How much does a soldier make in Portugal?
€19,240a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €1,603 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,256
- Equals
- $21,740
- Compared with the median pay in Portugal
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Portugal 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 Portugal
Lowest 10%: €15,690Median: €19,240Highest 10%: €22,690
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 |
| 28. Malta estimate | $24,700 |
| 29. Portugal estimate | $21,740 |
| 30. Slovakia estimate | $21,500 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Portugal?
The median gross salary is €1,603 a month, €19,240 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €15,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €22,690.
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 Portugal or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $21,740 in Portugal, 3.6 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate