How much does a police detective make in Nigeria?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₦110,300 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $895
- Compared with the median pay in Nigeria
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Nigeria 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 |
| 140. Gambia estimate | $1,393 |
| 141. Nigeria estimate | $895 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer₦1,007,000
- Tax officer₦1,052,100
- Benefits officer₦979,300
- Passport officer₦996,100
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₦947,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Nigeria?
The median gross salary is ₦110,300 a month, ₦1,323,700 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₦1,073,900 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₦1,621,000.
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 Nigeria or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $895 in Nigeria, 109.0 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: ₦1,323,700 a year against ₦1,007,000 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate