How much does a soldier make in Ireland?
€57,360a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €4,780 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $64,820
- Compared with the median pay in Ireland
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Ireland 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 Ireland
Lowest 10%: €46,770Median: €57,360Highest 10%: €67,650
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 |
| 8. United Kingdom estimate | $68,230 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $64,820 |
| 10. Italy estimate | $59,520 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Ireland?
The median gross salary is €4,780 a month, €57,360 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €46,770 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €67,650.
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 Ireland or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $64,820 in Ireland, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate