How much does a police officer make in Jamaica?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is JMD 24,950 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,699
- Compared with the median pay in Jamaica
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2014
Where Jamaica 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 |
| 101. Congo - Brazzaville estimate | $2,755 |
| 102. Jamaica estimate | $2,699 |
| 103. Cape Verde estimate | $2,607 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterJMD 294,700
- Correctional officerJMD 266,600
- Security guardJMD 222,700
- Aid workerJMD 251,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Jamaica?
The median gross salary is JMD 24,950 a month, JMD 299,400 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around JMD 247,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than JMD 353,700.
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 Jamaica or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $2,699 in Jamaica, 29.8 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: JMD 299,400 a year against JMD 266,600 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2014. How we calculate