How much does a military officer make in Switzerland?
CHF 130,100a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 10,840 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $156,500
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Lowest 10%: CHF 109,700Median: CHF 130,100Highest 10%: CHF 149,700
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 10,840 a month, CHF 130,100 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 109,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 149,700.
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 Switzerland or in Canada?
In Switzerland: $156,500 a year against $81,910 in Canada, 1.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate