Average South African Police Services Salary in South Africa in 2025

R228k

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)

R19k

3.0

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How much does South African Police Services pay?

South African Police Services pays its employees an average of R228,336 a year. Salaries at South African Police Services range from an average of R117,638 to R373,776 a year. South African Police Services employees with the job title Detective or Criminal Investigator make the most with an average annual salary of R252,768, while employees with the title Police or Sheriff's Patrol Officer make the least with an average annual salary of R164,980.

Are South African Police Services employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for South African Police Services is 2.17. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at South African Police Services?

The highest reported salary for an employee at South African Police Services is currently ZAR 374k / year

South African Police Services Reviews

Overall Satisfaction

3.0 out of 5

Ratings

Appreciation

2.6

Company Outlook

2.9

Fair Pay

2.2

Learning and Development

2.6

Stressful.

Detective in Durban:

Pros: Investigation

Cons: Resources are minimal

Fingerprint expert and crime scene technician.

Police Sergeant in Durban:

Pros: I'm able to see the end result of my work.

Cons: Unfair promotion policies discriminate against me. The job is highly stressful.

About South African Police Services

Website: http://www.saps.gov.za

Industries: Law Enforcement

Years of Experience

Entry Level

2.9%

Early Career

11.4%

Mid Career

14.3%

Late Career

11.4%

Experienced

60.0%

This data is based on 70 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for South African Police Services

Male

72.2%

Avg. Salary: R138k - R363k

Female

25.9%

Avg. Salary: R47k - R635k

This data is based on 54 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

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Satisfaction

Gender

South African Police Services

3.1

City of Cape Town

3.5

SAP

4.5

Department of Education

4.0

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