How much does a soldier make in Finland?
€70,440a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €5,870 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $79,600
- Compared with the median pay in Finland
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Finland 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 Finland
Lowest 10%: €57,430Median: €70,440Highest 10%: €83,070
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 |
| 6. United States | $78,350 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Finland?
The median gross salary is €5,870 a month, €70,440 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €57,430 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €83,070.
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 Finland or in United States?
In Finland: $79,600 a year against $78,350 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate