How much does a soldier make in Belgium?
€81,880a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €6,824 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $92,530
- Compared with the median pay in Belgium
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Belgium 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 Belgium
Lowest 10%: €66,760Median: €81,880Highest 10%: €96,570
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 |
| 4. Belgium estimate | $92,530 |
| 5. Finland estimate | $79,600 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Belgium?
The median gross salary is €6,824 a month, €81,880 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €66,760 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €96,570.
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 Belgium or in United States?
In Belgium: $92,530 a year against $78,350 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate