How much does a police detective make in Malaysia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is RM 3,704 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $10,580
- Compared with the median pay in Malaysia
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Malaysia 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 |
| 61. Mauritius estimate | $10,880 |
| 62. Malaysia estimate | $10,580 |
| 63. Guatemala estimate | $10,290 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerRM 33,820
- Tax officerRM 35,330
- Benefits officerRM 32,890
- Passport officerRM 33,450
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedRM 31,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Malaysia?
The median gross salary is RM 3,704 a month, RM 44,450 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around RM 36,060 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than RM 54,440.
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 Malaysia or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $10,580 in Malaysia, 9.2 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: RM 44,450 a year against RM 33,820 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate