How much does a police detective make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 11,840 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $8,632
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 2.2 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 74. Samoa estimate | $8,655 |
| 75. South Africa estimate | $8,632 |
| 76. El Salvador estimate | $8,550 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerR 108,100
- Tax officerR 112,900
- Benefits officerR 105,100
- Passport officerR 106,900
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedR 101,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 11,840 a month, R 142,100 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R 115,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 174,000.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $8,632 in South Africa, 11.3 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: R 142,100 a year against R 108,100 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate