Military and Defense / Combat Operations

Infantry Soldier

An infantry soldier is a frontline combatant in a military ground force, trained to engage in direct combat, patrol, and secure territory. They operate in various terrains and conditions, using small arms and tactical maneuvers to accomplish mission objectives.

Average monthly gross

9,095 XAF

2 validated salaries

Median

9,095 XAF

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

6,787 XAF - 11,403 XAF

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Infantry Soldier

ISCO

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Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
9,095 XAF 6,210 XAF - 11,980 XAF

Yearly trend

9,095 XAF
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Chad 6,210 XAF 1
Switzerland 11,980 XAF 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Roche 11,980 XAF 1
Vertex Services 6,210 XAF 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Infantryman Rifleman Ground Combat Soldier Foot Soldier

Skills

Hard skills

Marksmanship Tactical Maneuvering Navigation First Aid Radio Communication Weapons Maintenance

Soft skills

Teamwork Discipline Situational Awareness Stress Management Adaptability

Tools

Assault Rifle Machine Gun Grenade Launcher Night Vision Goggles Combat Radio Body Armor

Certifications

Basic Combat Training Advanced Individual Training Combat Lifesaver Course

Employment context

Industries

Military Defense National Security

Company types

Government Armed Forces

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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