Head to head
Detective vs Sergeant
The median disclosed Detective salary is $6,802 higher — from 2,338 real Sunshine List records.
Detective
$167,096
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $201,233
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 741
- Biggest employer
- City of Toronto - Police Service
Sergeant
$160,294
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $197,151
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 1,597
- 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.