How much does a police detective make in Moldova?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MDL 11,750 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,113
- Compared with the median pay in Moldova
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Moldova 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 |
| 78. Brazil estimate | $8,476 |
| 79. Moldova estimate | $8,113 |
| 80. Mongolia estimate | $8,015 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerMDL 107,200
- Tax officerMDL 112,100
- Benefits officerMDL 104,300
- Passport officerMDL 106,100
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedMDL 100,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Moldova?
The median gross salary is MDL 11,750 a month, MDL 141,000 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MDL 114,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MDL 172,600.
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 Moldova or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $8,113 in Moldova, 12.0 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: MDL 141,000 a year against MDL 107,200 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate