The Argentine Federal Police (PFA) has launched a new "Career of Crime Investigator for Professionals", aimed at young university graduates with a vocation to fight organized crime. This program establishes a direct entry path for detectives with specific training and the rank of officer. The program seeks to incorporate profiles with training in financial, technological, cyber, or exact science fields. Requirements: Be an Argentine citizen, a university graduate (bachelor's degree or technician), and be under 40 years old. Enrollment: Begins in December 2025. Training: It is an intensive nine-month course. Salary: $822,348.36 as Subinspector. The key question is how much a detective earns who enters through this path. According to the official call, applicants have an "early appointment", and upon graduating, they are confirmed in the rank of Subinspector. According to the current "Monthly Salary for Personnel of the Argentine Federal Police" scale, the salary corresponding to the rank of Subinspector is $822,348.36. Furthermore, graduates must sign a contract with a commitment to remain in the institution for at least 5 years. Other salaries in the PFA scale To put the income of a detective (Subinspector) into context, here is the PFA salary scale: General Commissioner: $2,264,754.89 Commissioner: $1,447,628.86 Subcommissioner: $1,185,482.50 Principal: $993,450.17 Inspector: $904,583.20 Subinspector: $822,348.36 Assistant: $747,589.42 Sergeant: $913,498.40 Agent: $686,324.87 Aspirant: $524,775.67
