A deputy in Chile receives about 8.24 million pesos gross a month in 2026. The figure published by the Chamber of Deputies is CLP 8,239,091. Senators receive the same. Those who preside over each chamber earn slightly more. Here are the details, what the pay covers and what it does not.
How much a deputy earns in Chile per month
| Position | Gross monthly pay (CLP) |
|---|---|
| Deputy | 8,239,091 |
| Senator | The same pay |
| President and vice-presidents of the Chamber and the Senate | 8,451,330 |
| Pay before the 2026 adjustment | 7,348,983 |
According to a September 2026 report by BioBioChile, the pay rose by close to one million pesos this year. The net amount is lower and varies from one legislator to another, because it depends on their health and pension deductions.
What a deputy's allowances are
The pay is the salary. Separately, each deputy has allowances to carry out the role: support staff, external advisers, district offices, travel and operating expenses. They are not money to spend freely: they must be accounted for.
At the time of writing we found no official, up-to-date summary of the 2026 caps. The details of what each deputy spends are published in the transparency section of camara.cl.
Who sets how much a deputy earns
Since 2020 legislators no longer set their own pay. It is determined by the Commission for the Setting of Remunerations, the same autonomous body that sets the salaries of the president and ministers. Between one ruling and the next, the amount is adjusted for the cost of living.
How much a deputy earns compared with other positions
| Position | Monthly amount (CLP) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Republic | 11,070,064 | Gross |
| Deputy | 8,239,091 | Gross |
| Director general of Carabineros | 5,298,354 | Net |
| Teacher, minimum pay for 44 hours | 936,585 | Gross |
The amounts are not fully comparable, because some are gross and others net, but they give a sense of scale. See how much the president of Chile earns, how much a police officer earns and how much a teacher earns.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a deputy earn in Chile in 2026?
CLP 8,239,091 gross a month, according to the Chamber's information.
Do senators earn more than deputies?
No. The pay is the same for both.
Are allowances part of the salary?
No. They are resources to carry out the role and must be accounted for.
Who decides congressional pay?
The Commission for the Setting of Remunerations, not Congress.
