I started researching the salaries of military personnel in Mexico, and it’s quite surprising. An enlisted soldier earns around 18,840 pesos per month, but as you advance in the military career, the numbers change completely. A Lieutenant Colonel is already close to 62,000 pesos a month. The interesting thing is that the salaries of high-ranking military officers like Colonels or Generals actually exceed one million pesos annually. A Division General earns more than 133,000 pesos per month. In addition to the base salary, they have quite generous benefits: a 40-day Christmas bonus, vacation premium, extra compensation, groceries, and transportation. When comparing military salaries to other professions in Mexico, many military positions offer better compensation. The military career in Mexico requires studying at the Military Educational System, either at the Heroic Military College or other specialized schools. What stands out is that from the rank of Colonel and above, all military salaries are around or exceed one million pesos per year. It’s a very solid career option if you’re interested in discipline and the career structure offered by the institution.