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How much does a soldier make in Bhutan?

BTN 288,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is BTN 24,000 a month. estimate

Equals
$3,305
Compared with the median pay in Bhutan
1.0 times
Data from
2025

Where Bhutan ranks among 111 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $SwitzerlandLatviaGambiaBhutan, rank 80

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Bhutan
Lowest 10%: BTN 234,800Median: BTN 288,000Highest 10%: BTN 339,700

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
79. Ghana estimate$3,670
80. Bhutan estimate$3,305
81. Philippines estimate$3,291
111. Gambia estimate$658
Compare armed forces occupations, other ranks in 111 countries

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a soldier make a month in Bhutan?

    The median gross salary is BTN 24,000 a month, BTN 288,000 a year.

    How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?

    The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around BTN 234,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than BTN 339,700.

    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 Bhutan or in United States?

    In United States: $78,350 a year against $3,305 in Bhutan, 23.7 times more.

    Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate