How much does a soldier make in the Netherlands?
€61,630a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €5,136 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €3,710
- Equals
- $69,640
- Compared with the median pay in the Netherlands
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
Lowest 10%: €50,250Median: €61,630Highest 10%: €72,680
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 |
| 6. United States | $78,350 |
| 7. Netherlands estimate | $69,640 |
| 8. United Kingdom estimate | $68,230 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in the Netherlands?
The median gross salary is €5,136 a month, €61,630 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €50,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €72,680.
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 the Netherlands or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $69,640 in the Netherlands, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate