How much does a soldier make in the United Kingdom?
£51,820a year
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is £4,319 a month. estimate
- Approx. take-home per month
- £3,385
- Equals
- $68,230
- Compared with the median pay in the United Kingdom
- 1.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
Lowest 10%: £42,250Median: £51,820Highest 10%: £61,110
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 |
| 7. Netherlands estimate | $69,640 |
| 8. United Kingdom estimate | $68,230 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $64,820 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $658 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a soldier make a month in the United Kingdom?
The median gross salary is £4,319 a month, £51,820 a year.
How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around £42,250 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than £61,110.
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 United Kingdom or in United States?
In United States: $78,350 a year against $68,230 in the United Kingdom, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate