How much does a police detective make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 40,260 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $7,794
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Dominican Republic 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 |
| 81. Bolivia estimate | $7,995 |
| 82. Dominican Republic estimate | $7,794 |
| 83. Colombia estimate | $7,789 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerDOP 367,500
- Tax officerDOP 384,000
- Benefits officerDOP 357,400
- Passport officerDOP 363,600
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedDOP 345,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 40,260 a month, DOP 483,100 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 392,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 591,700.
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 the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $7,794 in the Dominican Republic, 12.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: DOP 483,100 a year against DOP 367,500 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate