How much does a police detective make in Mexico?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$15,790 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$13,690
- Equals
- $9,847
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 |
| 66. Ecuador estimate | $9,945 |
| 67. Mexico estimate | $9,847 |
| 68. Russia estimate | $9,763 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerMX$144,100
- Tax officerMX$150,600
- Benefits officerMX$140,100
- Passport officerMX$142,500
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedMX$135,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$15,790 a month, MX$189,400 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$153,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$232,000.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $9,847 in Mexico, 9.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: MX$189,400 a year against MX$144,100 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate