How much does a soldier make in Afghanistan?
؋161,300a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ؋13,440 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $2,100
- Compared with the median pay in Afghanistan
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2020
Where Afghanistan ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Afghanistan
Lowest 10%: ؋131,500Median: ؋161,300Highest 10%: ؋190,200
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $139,000 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $105,900 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $96,090 |
| 95. Nepal estimate | $2,205 |
| 96. Afghanistan estimate | $2,100 |
| 97. Egypt estimate | $2,093 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Afghanistan?
The median gross salary is ؋13,440 a month, ؋161,300 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ؋131,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ؋190,200.
Which country pays a soldier the most?
United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a soldier make more in Afghanistan or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $2,100 in Afghanistan, 37.3 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2020. How we calculate