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Government & Law Enforcement Salaries in SA
2026 · 3 professions · R 7 000–R 55 000/month
Metro police, traffic officers, and public service careers. Salary figures are gross monthly pay before PAYE tax, updated for 2026.
Metro Police Officer
R 8 000 entry → R 55 000 senior
R 17 000
median/month
EntrySenior
Traffic Officer
R 7 000 entry → R 40 000 senior
R 15 000
median/month
EntrySenior
Detective (SAPS)
R 12 000 entry → R 45 000 senior
R 21 000
median/month
EntrySenior
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