How much does a soldier make in Mexico?
MX$185,200a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is MX$15,430 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- MX$13,420
- Equals
- $9,627
- Compared with the median pay in Mexico
- 1.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Mexico 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 Mexico
Lowest 10%: MX$151,000Median: MX$185,200Highest 10%: MX$218,400
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 |
| 49. Colombia estimate | $9,949 |
| 50. Mexico estimate | $9,627 |
| 51. Argentina estimate | $9,324 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Mexico?
The median gross salary is MX$15,430 a month, MX$185,200 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around MX$151,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than MX$218,400.
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 Mexico or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $9,627 in Mexico, 8.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate