How much does a police detective make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱28,010 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,866
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines 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 |
| 88. Vietnam estimate | $5,944 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,866 |
| 90. Equatorial Guinea estimate | $5,725 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officer₱255,700
- Tax officer₱267,100
- Benefits officer₱248,600
- Passport officer₱252,900
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classified₱240,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱28,010 a month, ₱336,100 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱272,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱411,600.
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 the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $5,866 in the Philippines, 16.6 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: ₱336,100 a year against ₱255,700 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate