How much does a correctional officer make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 38,460 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $11,480
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 45. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $11,570 |
| 46. Uruguay estimate | $11,480 |
| 47. Palau estimate | $11,080 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterUYU 510,200
- Police officerUYU 518,200
- Security guardUYU 385,600
- Aid workerUYU 435,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 38,460 a month, UYU 461,500 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 404,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 555,700.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $11,480 in Uruguay, 5.3 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: UYU 510,200 a year against UYU 461,500 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate