Police Officer Average Salary in Egypt 2023
How much money does a Police Officer make in Egypt?
LOW
2,500
EGP AVERAGE
5,430
EGP HIGH
8,640
EGP
A person working as a Police Officer in Egypt typically earns around 5,430 EGP per month. Salaries range from 2,500 EGP (lowest) to 8,640 EGP (highest).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Police Officer salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Police Officer Salary Distribution in Egypt
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Police Officer salaries in Egypt range from 2,500 EGP per month (minimum salary) to 8,640 EGP per month (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 5,870 EGP per month, which means that half (50%) of people working as Police Officer(s) are earning less than 5,870 EGP while the other half are earning more than 5,870 EGP. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Police Officer(s) are earning less than 3,770 EGP while 75% of them are earning more than 3,770 EGP. Also from the diagram, 75% of Police Officer(s) are earning less than 7,830 EGP while 25% are earning more than 7,830 EGP.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary
Police Officer Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Police Officer salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Police Officer with less than two years of experience makes approximately 2,840 EGP per month.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 3,790 EGP per month, 34% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 5,600 EGP per month, 48% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Police Officer(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 6,830 EGP per month, 22% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 7,440 EGP per month, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 8,060 EGP per month, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Police Officer average salary change by experience in Egypt
| 0 - 2 Years | 2,840 EGP | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +34% | 3,790 EGP |
| 5 - 10 Years | +48% | 5,600 EGP |
| 10 - 15 Years | +22% | 6,830 EGP |
| 15 - 20 Years | +9% | 7,440 EGP |
| 20+ Years | +8% | 8,060 EGP |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Police Officer Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Police Officer(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Police Officer salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Police Officer is 3,240 EGP per month.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 5,080 EGP per month, 57% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 8,520 EGP per month, 68% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Police Officer average salary difference by education level in Egypt
| High School | 3,240 EGP | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +57% | 5,080 EGP |
| Bachelor's Degree | +68% | 8,520 EGP |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Police Officer Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Police Officer employees in Egypt earn 23% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 5,980 EGP | |
| Female | -18% | 4,880 EGP |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Egypt for all Careers
Police Officer Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Egypt
How much are annual salary increments in Egypt for Police Officer(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Police Officer
Police Officer(s) in Egypt are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 19 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 17 months.
Egypt / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.
How to calculate the salary increment percentage?
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 1% | |
| Energy | 2% | |
| Information Technology | 3% | |
| Healthcare | 4% | |
| Travel | 5% | |
| Construction | 6% | |
| Education | 7% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Egypt for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Police Officer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Egypt
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Police Officer is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
68% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 32% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 32% | |
| No Bonus | 68% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.
Goal-Based BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.
Bonuses Are Not Commissions!
People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.
What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?
The main two types of jobs | |
| Revenue Generators | Supporting Cast |
Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business. | Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations. |
Example: | Example: |
Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.
Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level
Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.
Police Officer Average Hourly Wage in Egypt
31 EGP per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Egypt is 31 EGP. This means that the average Police Officer in Egypt earns approximately 31 EGP for every worked hour.
The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fix amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.
Police Officer VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Police Officer is 26% less than that of Law Enforcement / Security / Fire. Also, Law Enforcement / Security / Fire salaries are 20% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Accreditation Coordinator | 7,910 EGP |  +46% |
| Accreditation Manager | 10,800 EGP | +99% |
| Advocate | 6,490 EGP | +19% |
| Control Room Operator | 2,760 EGP |  -49% |
| Criminal Investigator | 10,200 EGP | +88% |
| Facility Monitor | 5,550 EGP | +2% |
| Fire Chief | 9,680 EGP | +78% |
| Fire Dispatcher | 5,060 EGP | -7% |
| Fire Education Specialist | 8,380 EGP | +54% |
| Fire Extinguisher Technician | 2,930 EGP | -46% |
| Fire Fighter | 5,280 EGP | -3% |
| Fire Inspector | 9,170 EGP | +69% |
| Fire Investigator | 8,840 EGP | +63% |
| Fire Prevention Engineer | 7,860 EGP | +45% |
| Forensic Investigator | 8,800 EGP | +62% |
| Forensic Science Technician | 8,800 EGP | +62% |
| Fraud and Forensic Specialist | 9,600 EGP | +77% |
| Fraud Examiner | 10,500 EGP | +93% |
| Grants Specialist | 11,200 EGP | +110% |
| Intellectual Property Associate | 8,840 EGP | +63% |
| Intelligence Research Specialist | 14,100 EGP | +160% |
| Investigator | 9,770 EGP | +80% |
| Jail Officer | 3,990 EGP | -27% |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 6,950 EGP | +28% |
| Juvenile Supervision Officer | 6,710 EGP | +24% |
| Lock-Smith | 2,820 EGP | -48% |
| Parole Officer | 4,930 EGP | -9% |
| Police Captain | 11,200 EGP | +110% |
| Police Communications Officer | 7,030 EGP | +29% |
| Police Officer | 5,430 EGP | -0% |
| Police Patrol Officer | 4,710 EGP | -13% |
| Prison Officer | 4,190 EGP | -23% |
| Prisoner Custody Officer | 3,430 EGP | -37% |
| Private Detective / Investigator | 9,390 EGP | +73% |
| Security Adviser | 9,430 EGP | +74% |
| Security Guard | 2,600 EGP | -52% |
| Security Management Specialist | 13,300 EGP | +140% |
| Security Manager | 13,900 EGP | +160% |
| Security Officer | 3,140 EGP | -42% |
| Security Supervisor | 7,730 EGP | +42% |
| Security Systems Installer | 7,650 EGP | +41% |
| Security Technician | 2,990 EGP | -45% |
| Surveillance Operator | 3,610 EGP | -34% |
| Traffic Controller | 5,500 EGP | +1% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Alexandria | 5,620 EGP |
| Cairo | 5,760 EGP |
| Sharm el-Sheikh | 4,660 EGP |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Egypt earn 6% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 8,900 EGP | |
| Public Sector | +6% | 9,440 EGP |
