How much does a soldier make in Eswatini?
SZL 161,300a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is SZL 13,440 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $9,017
- Compared with the median pay in Eswatini
- 3.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Eswatini 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 Eswatini
Lowest 10%: SZL 131,500Median: SZL 161,300Highest 10%: SZL 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 |
| 51. Argentina estimate | $9,324 |
| 52. Eswatini estimate | $9,017 |
| 53. El Salvador estimate | $7,932 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Eswatini?
The median gross salary is SZL 13,440 a month, SZL 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 SZL 131,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than SZL 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 Eswatini or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $9,017 in Eswatini, 8.7 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate