First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Kansas

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $116,570 a year) and the least in Wichita ($66,710), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $81,940 and the median at $78,880 for 1,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$116,570
Topeka$91,210
Manhattan$85,960
Wichita$66,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$116,570	$128,760	$104,850	$85,132	90
Topeka	$91,210	$96,980	$85,850	$68,706	89
Manhattan	$85,960	$75,360	$67,190	$65,306	90
Wichita	$66,710	$58,250	$54,030	$52,838	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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