How much does a police detective make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$3,946 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$3,473
- Equals
- $8,476
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil 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 |
| 77. Tonga estimate | $8,528 |
| 78. Brazil estimate | $8,476 |
| 79. Moldova estimate | $8,113 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerR$36,020
- Tax officerR$37,640
- Benefits officerR$35,030
- Passport officerR$35,630
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedR$33,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$3,946 a month, R$47,360 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$38,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$57,990.
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 Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $8,476 in Brazil, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: R$47,360 a year against R$36,020 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate