How much does a police detective make in Ecuador?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is $829 a month. estimate
- Compared with the median pay in Ecuador
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ecuador 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 |
| 65. Albania estimate | $10,020 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $9,945 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $9,847 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer$7,565
- Tax officer$7,905
- Benefits officer$7,357
- Passport officer$7,483
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified$7,115
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Ecuador?
The median gross salary is $829 a month, $9,945 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $8,068 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $12,180.
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 Ecuador or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $9,945 in Ecuador, 9.8 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: $9,945 a year against $7,565 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate