How much does a police detective make in Hong Kong SAR China?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is HK$22,360 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $34,570
- Compared with the median pay in Hong Kong SAR China
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2016
Where Hong Kong SAR China 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 |
| 25. Malta estimate | $35,730 |
| 26. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $34,570 |
| 27. Portugal estimate | $34,500 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerHK$204,100
- Tax officerHK$213,300
- Benefits officerHK$198,500
- Passport officerHK$201,900
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedHK$192,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Hong Kong SAR China?
The median gross salary is HK$22,360 a month, HK$268,300 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around HK$217,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than HK$328,600.
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 Hong Kong SAR China or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $34,570 in Hong Kong SAR China, 2.8 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: HK$268,300 a year against HK$204,100 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2016. How we calculate