How much does a military officer make in Portugal?
€21,660a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,805 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,391
- Equals
- $24,480
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Portugal ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Portugal
Lowest 10%: €18,270Median: €21,660Highest 10%: €24,930
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 28. Malta estimate | $27,810 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $24,480 |
| 30. Slovakia estimate | $24,210 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €1,805 a month, €21,660 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €18,270 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €24,930.
Which country pays a military officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a military officer make more in Portugal or in Canada?
In Canada: $81,910 a year against $24,480 in Portugal, 3.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate