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Argentina Sets May Pay Scale for Armed Forces and Naval Police

The update follows a rank review tied to public‑sector pay rules for January through May 2026.

Overview

  • The Defense Ministry published Joint Resolution 10/2026 in the Boletín Oficial that establishes a new rank-by-rank pay grid for May 2026.
  • The highest military rank is listed at $3,161,227 gross for the month, while Voluntario or Marinero de segunda appears at $686,838.
  • The scale also covers the Naval Establishments Police, with a Comisario Inspector set at $974,487 for May.
  • Article 1 states the revision comes from an escalafón evaluation and aligns with criteria used for the National Public Administration for the first five months of 2026.
  • The resolution sets explicit amounts, and payment depends on national budget allocations to the Defense Ministry.