How much does a soldier make in Spain?
€35,870a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is €2,562 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- €1,926
- Equals
- $40,530
- Compared with the median pay in Spain
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Spain 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 Spain
Lowest 10%: €29,240Median: €35,870Highest 10%: €42,300
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 |
| 17. Germany estimate | $49,730 |
| 18. Spain estimate | $40,530 |
| 19. Croatia estimate | $38,840 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Spain?
The median gross salary is €2,562 a month, €35,870 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around €29,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than €42,300.
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 Spain or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $40,530 in Spain, 1.9 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate