Argentina Military Starting Pay
What a new Argentina military recruit actually takes home — published pay rates, what's included, and what the recruiter brochure doesn't break down.
- ▸Starting grade: Soldado Voluntario de Primera (post-admission)
- ▸Monthly pay: ARS 659,720
- ▸USD estimate: $510/month
Entry-level monthly pay
A newly trained Soldado Voluntario de Primera (post-admission) in the Argentina military earns approximately ARS 659,720/month (roughly USD $510/month at recent exchange rates). Soldados voluntarios de primera: $659,720/month; segunda: $610,510/month (2026 figures). Plus retirement contributions and medical coverage.
What the brochure pay number includes — and excludes
Published pay figures typically reflect base pay only. The total compensation package usually adds: housing (in-kind during training, allowance afterward), medical/dental care, meals on base, training and uniforms, plus specialty pays (combat, deployment, hazardous duty, language, technical bonuses). Net take-home depends on local tax treatment of military pay.
How pay grows with rank
Pay scales upward with promotion, time in service, and specialty bonuses. Specific pay tables for higher grades are usually published by the relevant defense ministry. For most militaries, sergeant-equivalent pay (with 6–10 years of service) is roughly 1.7–2.2x starting recruit pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Argentina soldier earn per month?
A Soldado Voluntario de Primera (post-admission) earns approximately ARS 659,720/month — about USD $510.
Is Argentina military pay taxable?
Pay is typically subject to standard national income tax with country-specific exemptions for deployment, combat, or special allowances. Check current tax law.
Does pay include housing and food?
During basic training, yes — both are usually provided in-kind. After training, housing is often via on-base quarters or a separate housing allowance.
- argentina.gob.ar/defensa SMV haberes 2026