Argentine Armed Forces members to receive salary increase in August 2026

Argentine military personnel are set to receive a salary adjustment in August 2026, as outlined by Joint Resolution 35/2026 published in the Official Gazette. This update modifies the compensation for various hierarchical positions within the Armed Forces.

In addition to the base salary adjustments, military personnel, active staff of the Naval Establishments Police, and active civilian intelligence personnel of the Armed Forces will receive a one-time fixed remuneration of $50,000. This exceptional payment, as stipulated by Decree 695/2026, will be disbursed with the August 2026 salaries.

The resolution provides a detailed breakdown of the monthly "haber" (base salary) for each rank, effective from August 1, 2026. For instance, a Lieutenant General, Admiral, or Brigadier General will earn $3,371,170, while a Corporal First Class will receive $938,836. These figures are part of the general budget of the National Public Administration of the Ministry of Defense.

The salary scale covers a wide range of positions, from the highest ranks like Lieutenant General down to Second Volunteer or Second Sailor, who will earn $732,452. The article also notes that the Ministry of Defense typically publishes these exact amounts for each position.