How much does a police detective make in Zambia?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ZK 9,292 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,262
- Compared with the median pay in Zambia
- 3.7 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Zambia 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 |
| 97. Tunisia estimate | $4,572 |
| 98. Zambia estimate | $4,262 |
| 99. Yemen estimate | $4,243 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $537 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Customs officerZK 84,830
- Tax officerZK 88,630
- Benefits officerZK 82,500
- Passport officerZK 83,910
- Regulatory government associate professionals not elsewhere classifiedZK 79,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police detective make a month in Zambia?
The median gross salary is ZK 9,292 a month, ZK 111,500 a year.
How much does a police detective make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ZK 90,470 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ZK 136,600.
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 Zambia or in United States?
In United States: $97,590 a year against $4,262 in Zambia, 22.9 times more.
Who makes more, a police detective or a customs officer?
A police detective: ZK 111,500 a year against ZK 84,830 for a customs officer, 1.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate