How Much Will Argentina’s Armed Forces Earn in August 2026? Full Salary Scale by Rank

Argentina’s armed forces will receive updated salaries in August under a government measure covering the Army, Navy and Air Force. The highest monthly pay, for lieutenant generals, admirals and brigadier generals, is 3,371,170 pesos.

The new scale comes from Joint Resolution 35/2026, signed by the Economy and Defense ministries. It establishes pay for June, July and August 2026 and applies to military personnel as well as members of the Naval Establishments Police.

Other senior ranks will receive 3,006,343 pesos at the division general, vice admiral and major brigadier level, and 2,739,075 pesos at the brigade general, rear admiral and brigadier level. Colonel, ship captain and commodore salaries are set at 2,399,189 pesos.

The listed payments decline through the officer and noncommissioned ranks. A second lieutenant, midshipman or ensign will receive 988,437 pesos. A senior noncommissioned officer will receive 1,685,582 pesos, while a corporal or second corporal will receive 868,946 pesos. First-class volunteers and sailors will receive 791,491 pesos, and second-class volunteers and sailors will receive 732,452 pesos.

The resolution also sets pay for the Naval Establishments Police. Inspector commissioners will receive 1,039,206 pesos, while agents of first and second class will receive 410,900 and 404,250 pesos, respectively.