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Argentina Sets Progressive 20.5% Wage Hikes for Military and Security Forces

Joint resolutions codify staggered raises from June to November, with detailed monthly salaries, supplements covered under existing budgets.

Overview

  • The government approved a phased 7.5% increase for military personnel between June and November, bringing total 2025 wage growth to 20.5%.
  • Resolución Conjunta 63/2025 of the Defense and Economy ministries defines new pay scales for the Army and naval police with rank-by-rank base salaries.
  • Resolución 944/2025 from the Security Ministry establishes updated salaries for Gendarmería Nacional, Federal Police, Prefectura Naval and PSA, including supplements for neighborhood patrol and service surcharges.
  • Under the new schedule a Lieutenant General or equivalent Admiral and Brigadier General will earn 2,809,917 pesos monthly by November, while Suboficial Mayor salaries rise to 1,404,956 pesos.
  • All adjustments are financed with existing defense and security budget credits to address inflationary pressures and stem prior personnel departures.