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How much does a police detective make in Ireland?

€65,740a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €5,478 a month. estimate

Equals
$73,390
Compared with the median pay in Ireland
1.5 times
Data from
2022

Where Ireland ranks among 142 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandUruguayBhutanMalawiIreland, rank 9

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What police inspectors and detectives earn in Ireland
Lowest 10%: €53,330Median: €65,740Highest 10%: €80,500

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
8. Australia$79,460
9. Ireland estimate$73,390
10. Austria estimate$72,740
142. Malawi estimate$537
Compare police inspectors and detectives in 142 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a police detective make a month in Ireland?

The median gross salary is €5,478 a month, €65,740 a year.

How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €53,330 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €80,500.

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 Ireland or in United States?

In United States: $97,590 a year against $73,390 in Ireland, 1.3 times more.

Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?

A police detective: €65,740 a year against €50,010 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate