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How much does a police officer make in Ireland?

€50,140a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,178 a month. estimate

Equals
$55,980
Compared with the median pay in Ireland
1.1 times
Data from
2022

Where Ireland ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandRomaniaEquatorial GuineaNigeriaIreland, rank 11

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What police officers earn in Ireland
Lowest 10%: €41,390Median: €50,140Highest 10%: €59,240

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
10. Germany$58,210
11. Ireland estimate$55,980
12. Sweden estimate$54,200
144. Nigeria estimate$506
Compare police officers in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a police officer make a month in Ireland?

The median gross salary is €4,178 a month, €50,140 a year.

How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €41,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €59,240.

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 Ireland or in United States?

In United States: $80,300 a year against $55,980 in Ireland, 1.4 times more.

Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?

A police officer: €50,140 a year against €44,650 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate