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Police Detective

Average Police Detective with Theft Investigation Skills Salary in South Africa

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R210,000
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 140k
MEDIAN
ZAR 210k
90%
ZAR 437k

The average salary for a Police Detective is R210,000 in 2025

Base Salary
R140k - R437k
Bonus
R8k - R28k
Total Pay
R140k - R475k
Based on 10 salary profiles (last updated Jun 25 2024)
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What Do Police Detectives Do?

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Common Health Benefits for a Police Detective

Medical
100%
Dental
33%
Vision
17%

Gender Breakdown for Police Detectives

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 6 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Police Detectives

What is the highest pay for Police Detectives?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Police Detective is ZAR 437k / year

What is the lowest pay for Police Detectives?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Police Detective is ZAR 140k / year

How can Police Detectives increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Police Detective is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Police Detective that oversees more junior Police Detectives, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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