How much does a police detective make in Kenya?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is KES 26,310 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,095
- Compared with the median pay in Kenya
- 4.4 times
- Data from
- 2019
Where Kenya 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 |
| 109. Liberia estimate | $3,157 |
| 110. Kenya estimate | $3,095 |
| 111. Myanmar (Burma) estimate | $2,996 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerKES 240,200
- Tax officerKES 250,900
- Benefits officerKES 233,600
- Passport officerKES 237,600
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedKES 225,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Kenya?
The median gross salary is KES 26,310 a month, KES 315,700 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around KES 256,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than KES 386,600.
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 Kenya or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $3,095 in Kenya, 31.5 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: KES 315,700 a year against KES 240,200 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2019. How we calculate