How much does a police officer make in Brazil?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R$2,591 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- R$2,381
- Equals
- $5,565
- Compared with the median pay in Brazil
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Brazil ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $92,950 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $92,590 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $83,620 |
| 81. Peru estimate | $5,811 |
| 82. Brazil estimate | $5,565 |
| 83. Samoa estimate | $5,563 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterR$30,610
- Correctional officerR$27,690
- Security guardR$23,130
- Aid workerR$26,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Brazil?
The median gross salary is R$2,591 a month, R$31,090 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around R$25,670 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R$36,740.
Which country pays a police officer the most?
United States, with a median of $80,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a police officer make more in Brazil or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $5,565 in Brazil, 14.4 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: R$31,090 a year against R$27,690 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate