How much does a soldier make in France?
€32,260a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,688 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €2,012
- Equals
- $36,450
- Compared with the median pay in France
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where France 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 France
Lowest 10%: €26,300Median: €32,260Highest 10%: €38,040
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 |
| 22. Estonia estimate | $37,440 |
| 23. France estimate | $36,450 |
| 24. Poland estimate | $35,420 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in France?
The median gross salary is €2,688 a month, €32,260 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €26,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €38,040.
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 France or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $36,450 in France, 2.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate