How much does a police officer make in Uruguay?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is UYU 43,190 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $12,890
- Compared with the median pay in Uruguay
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where Uruguay 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 |
| 45. Bosnia & Herzegovina estimate | $12,990 |
| 46. Uruguay estimate | $12,890 |
| 47. Palau estimate | $12,440 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $506 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterUYU 510,200
- Correctional officerUYU 461,500
- Security guardUYU 385,600
- Aid workerUYU 435,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make a month in Uruguay?
The median gross salary is UYU 43,190 a month, UYU 518,200 a year.
How much does a police officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around UYU 427,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than UYU 612,300.
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 Uruguay or in United States?
In United States: $80,300 a year against $12,890 in Uruguay, 6.2 times more.
Who makes more, a police officer or a correctional officer?
A police officer: UYU 518,200 a year against UYU 461,500 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate