Military salaries August 2026: the complete scale by rank

The Government has implemented a new salary update for the personnel of the Armed Forces, with a 6% increase that modifies the salaries of officers and non-commissioned officers of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The measure is effective for the months of June, July, and August 2026.

The new values have already been defined according to the current scale for active personnel. The increase is in addition to other modifications made during the year regarding the military salary structure, including new supplements related to training and education.

How much will military personnel earn in August for work done in July

According to Annex I of the resolution, the monthly salaries for July 2026 are what the personnel of the Armed Forces will receive in the August payment. The values according to each rank are as follows:

• Lieutenant General, Admiral, Brigadier General: $3,308,312

• Major General, Vice Admiral, Brigadier Major: $2,950,288

• Brigadier, Rear Admiral, Brigadier: $2,688,003

• Colonel, Captain of the Ship, Commodore: $2,354,454

• Lieutenant Colonel, Frigate Captain, Vice Commodore: $2,047,084

• Major, Corvette Captain: $1,612,761

• Captain, Lieutenant of the Ship: $1,335,686

• First Lieutenant, Frigate Lieutenant, First Lieutenant: $1,188,014

• Lieutenant, Corvette Lieutenant: $1,071,034

• Second Lieutenant, Midshipman, Ensign: $970,007

• Senior Non-Commissioned Officer: $1,654,153

• Chief Non-Commissioned Officer: $1,466,446

• Sergeant Major, First Non-Commissioned Officer, Assistant Non-Commissioned Officer: $1,300,025

• First Sergeant, Second Non-Commissioned Officer, Auxiliary Non-Commissioned Officer: $1,143,517

• Sergeant, Chief Corporal: $1,026,617

• First Corporal: $921,331

• Corporal, Second Corporal: $852,744

• Volunteer 1st Class, Sailor 1st Class: $776,733

• Volunteer 2nd Class, Sailor 2nd Class: $718,795

These amounts correspond to the monthly salary associated with each rank.

The final income may vary according to the particular situation of each member, as military remuneration may include supplements, compensations, and specific additional payments provided for by current regulations.

How the salaries of the Naval Establishments Police will be in July 2026

According to Annex II of the resolution, the monthly salaries for July 2026 have also been defined for the personnel of the Naval Establishments Police, which will be received in the August payment. The values are as follows:

• Inspector Commissioner: $1,019,829

• Commissioner: $978,875

• Sub-Commissioner: $910,492

• Chief Officer: $794,071

• Inspector Officer: $722,380

• Sub-Inspector Officer: $604,165

Like the personnel of the Armed Forces, these amounts correspond to the monthly salary according to the rank achieved. The final income may vary due to additional payments, supplements, or compensations provided for in the specific regulations of the force.

What additional payments can increase the salary of a member of the Armed Forces

In addition to the monthly salary published by the Government, the final remuneration of military personnel may include other concepts, such as general supplements, specific supplements, and compensations. These depend on the function, assignment, and conditions of service of each member.

One of the changes introduced during 2026 was the supplement for degree title, which recognizes the academic training of personnel:

• University degree: up to 25% of the monthly salary

• Postgraduate degree: up to an additional 15%

• Technical degree or diploma: up to 10%

• Specific professional certifications: up to 5%

This supplement aims to recognize the professional training of personnel with higher education, whether or not related to their function within the force, as long as they meet the established requirements. In addition, there are other supplements for assignment, zone, specific functions, or special working conditions.

What is the difference between officers and non-commissioned officers

Within the structure of the Armed Forces, there is a marked difference between the various ranks. Officers hold leadership and management positions, with the highest ranks, such as general, admiral, or brigadier, as well as colonels, captains, and lieutenants.

Non-commissioned officers, on the other hand, perform technical, operational, and support functions within the military structure. Their incomes are also determined according to the rank achieved and the corresponding supplements, so the salary difference mainly responds to the rank obtained in the military career.