How much does a police detective make in Peru?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is PEN 2,631 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,851
- Compared with the median pay in Peru
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Peru 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 |
| 71. Jordan estimate | $8,893 |
| 72. Peru estimate | $8,851 |
| 73. Djibouti estimate | $8,784 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerPEN 24,020
- Tax officerPEN 25,090
- Benefits officerPEN 23,360
- Passport officerPEN 23,760
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedPEN 22,590
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Peru?
The median gross salary is PEN 2,631 a month, PEN 31,570 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around PEN 25,610 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than PEN 38,660.
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 Peru or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $8,851 in Peru, 11.0 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: PEN 31,570 a year against PEN 24,020 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate