How much does a Police Officer earn in South Africa?

The estimated salary for Police Officer in South Africa ranges from ZAR 180 000 to ZAR 420 000 ZAR per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 12 job listings

How much does a Police Officer earn in South Africa?

The average salary for a Police Officer in South Africa is ZAR 290 000 - ZAR 333 500 per year.

Salary Guide

Police Officer Salary in South Africa

Based on 12 job listings - 2026

Average salary

R 180 000 - R 420 000

Median salary

R 290 000 - R 333 500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentileR 153K

25th percentileR 180K

MedianR 290K

75th percentileR 420K

90th percentileR 483K

50% of professionals earn between R 180 000 - R 420 000 ZAR

The median salary is R 290 000

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Police Officer

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The average salary for a Police Officer in South Africa is ZAR 180 000 - ZAR 420 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 311 750 per year, based on 12 active job listings.

The cities with the most Police Officer job opportunities in South Africa are Worcester. Worcester leads with 4 job openings.

Explore 12 Police Officer job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.