How much does a police detective make in Sri Lanka?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is Rs 70,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,795
- Compared with the median pay in Sri Lanka
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Sri Lanka 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 |
| 114. Comoros estimate | $2,846 |
| 115. Sri Lanka estimate | $2,795 |
| 116. Bangladesh estimate | $2,783 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerRs 642,400
- Tax officerRs 671,300
- Benefits officerRs 624,800
- Passport officerRs 635,500
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedRs 604,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Sri Lanka?
The median gross salary is Rs 70,380 a month, Rs 844,500 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 685,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than Rs 1,034,200.
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 Sri Lanka or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $2,795 in Sri Lanka, 34.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: Rs 844,500 a year against Rs 642,400 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate