How much does a police detective make in Argentina?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ARS 1,315,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,720
- Compared with the median pay in Argentina
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Argentina ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $123,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $100,500 |
| 3. United States | $97,590 |
| 55. Marshall Islands estimate | $12,740 |
| 56. Argentina estimate | $12,720 |
| 57. Lebanon estimate | $12,570 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerARS 12,008,200
- Tax officerARS 12,546,900
- Benefits officerARS 11,678,000
- Passport officerARS 11,878,300
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedARS 11,293,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Argentina?
The median gross salary is ARS 1,315,400 a month, ARS 15,785,200 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ARS 12,806,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ARS 19,330,500.
Which country pays a police detective the most?
United States, with a median of $97,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police detective make more in Argentina or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $12,720 in Argentina, 7.7 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: ARS 15,785,200 a year against ARS 12,008,200 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate