Head to head
Constable vs Detective
The median disclosed Detective salary is $28,355 higher — from 6,030 real Sunshine List records.
Constable
$138,741
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $170,608
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 5,289
- Biggest employer
- Regional Municipality Of Peel Police Services
Detective
$167,096
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $201,233
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 741
- Biggest employer
- City of Toronto - Police Service
Medians cover only salaries disclosed under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act ($100,000+). Whole-market pay for either occupation can be lower — see career paths for market medians.