How much does a police officer make in South Africa?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is R 6,782 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $4,945
- Compared with the median pay in South Africa
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where South Africa 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 |
| 86. Vanuatu estimate | $4,990 |
| 87. South Africa estimate | $4,945 |
| 88. Kazakhstan estimate | $4,446 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterR 80,120
- Correctional officerR 72,480
- Security guardR 60,540
- Aid workerR 68,450
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in South Africa?
The median gross salary is R 6,782 a month, R 81,380 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 67,180 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than R 96,150.
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 South Africa or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $4,945 in South Africa, 16.2 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: R 81,380 a year against R 72,480 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate