How much does a police detective make in Germany?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,942 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,101
- Equals
- $66,210
- Compared with the median pay in Germany
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Germany 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 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $67,720 |
| 14. Germany estimate | $66,210 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $60,770 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer€53,830
- Tax officer€53,390
- Benefits officer€59,950
- Passport officer€44,620
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified€42,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Germany?
The median gross salary is €4,942 a month, €59,300 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €48,110 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €72,620.
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 Germany or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $66,210 in Germany, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: €59,300 a year against €53,830 for a customs officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate