How much does a soldier make in Switzerland?
CHF 115,600a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is CHF 9,629 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $139,000
- Compared with the median pay in Switzerland
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Switzerland 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 Switzerland
Lowest 10%: CHF 94,210Median: CHF 115,600Highest 10%: CHF 136,300
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 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in Switzerland?
The median gross salary is CHF 9,629 a month, CHF 115,600 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CHF 94,210 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CHF 136,300.
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 Switzerland or in United States?
In Switzerland: $139,000 a year against $78,350 in United States, 1.8 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate