How much does a police detective make in Samoa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is WST 1,939 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,655
- Compared with the median pay in Samoa
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Samoa 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 |
| 73. Djibouti estimate | $8,784 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $8,655 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $8,632 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerWST 17,700
- Tax officerWST 18,500
- Benefits officerWST 17,220
- Passport officerWST 17,510
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedWST 16,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Samoa?
The median gross salary is WST 1,939 a month, WST 23,270 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around WST 18,880 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than WST 28,500.
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 Samoa or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $8,655 in Samoa, 11.3 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: WST 23,270 a year against WST 17,700 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2022. How we calculate