How much does a police detective make in Ghana?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is GH₵3,946 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,771
- Compared with the median pay in Ghana
- 2.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ghana 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 |
| 103. Senegal estimate | $3,942 |
| 104. Ghana estimate | $3,771 |
| 105. Indonesia estimate | $3,752 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerGH₵36,020
- Tax officerGH₵37,640
- Benefits officerGH₵35,030
- Passport officerGH₵35,630
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedGH₵33,880
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Ghana?
The median gross salary is GH₵3,946 a month, GH₵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 GH₵38,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than GH₵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 Ghana or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $3,771 in Ghana, 25.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: GH₵47,360 a year against GH₵36,020 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate