How much does a police detective make in Guatemala?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Q 6,589 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,290
- Compared with the median pay in Guatemala
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Guatemala 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 |
| 62. Malaysia estimate | $10,580 |
| 63. Guatemala estimate | $10,290 |
| 64. Guyana estimate | $10,030 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerQ 60,140
- Tax officerQ 62,840
- Benefits officerQ 58,490
- Passport officerQ 59,490
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedQ 56,560
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Guatemala?
The median gross salary is Q 6,589 a month, Q 79,060 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Q 64,140 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Q 96,820.
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 Guatemala or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $10,290 in Guatemala, 9.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: Q 79,060 a year against Q 60,140 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate