How much does a soldier make in the Philippines?
₱189,200a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱15,770 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $3,291
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Philippines 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 Philippines
Lowest 10%: ₱154,300Median: ₱189,200Highest 10%: ₱223,200
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 |
| 80. Bhutan estimate | $3,305 |
| 81. Philippines estimate | $3,291 |
| 82. Suriname estimate | $3,264 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱15,770 a month, ₱189,200 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱154,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱223,200.
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 Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $3,291 in the Philippines, 23.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate