How much does a police detective make in Pakistan?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 52,400 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,237
- Compared with the median pay in Pakistan
- 2.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Pakistan 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 |
| 126. Cameroon estimate | $2,238 |
| 127. Pakistan estimate | $2,237 |
| 128. Burkina Faso estimate | $2,117 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerRs 478,400
- Tax officerRs 499,800
- Benefits officerRs 465,200
- Passport officerRs 473,200
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 449,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Pakistan?
The median gross salary is Rs 52,400 a month, Rs 628,800 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around Rs 510,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 770,100.
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 Pakistan or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $2,237 in Pakistan, 43.6 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: Rs 628,800 a year against Rs 478,400 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate