A newly graduated officer of Carabineros, Chile's national police, earns about 829,000 pesos net a month, and pay rises with each rank to more than 5 million at the top of the force. The figures are from the 2025 scale, the most recent one reported by the press; we found no published 2026 scale. Here is the full table.
How much a police officer earns by rank
The career has two paths. Those who enter the training school follow the non-commissioned ladder; those who enter the officers' academy follow the commissioned one. These are the net salaries of the first, according to Meganoticias:
| Rank | Net monthly pay (CLP) |
|---|---|
| Carabinero (constable) | 828,907 |
| Second corporal | 1,027,788 |
| First corporal | 1,248,241 |
| Second sergeant | 1,673,881 |
| First sergeant | 1,874,372 |
| Suboficial (warrant officer) | 2,014,307 |
| Senior warrant officer | 2,266,887 |
How much a commissioned police officer earns
Commissioned officers start on a higher salary and reach higher. These are the figures from the same 2025 scale as published by the press:
| Rank | Net monthly pay (CLP) |
|---|---|
| Second lieutenant | 1,419,293 |
| Lieutenant | 1,800,090 |
| Captain | 2,450,137 |
| Major | 3,443,528 |
| Lieutenant colonel | 3,885,704 |
| General | 4,905,198 |
| Inspector general | 5,101,800 |
| Director general | 5,298,354 |
What changes how much a police officer earns
- Rank: the main factor. Each promotion raises pay.
- Seniority: years of service add up.
- Posting: remote or isolated postings carry extra allowances.
- Specialty: some roles have their own bonuses.
That is why two officers of the same rank can receive different amounts. The tables show reference values, not an individual's payslip.
How much a police officer earns compared with other public salaries
The tables in this article show net pay, while officials' salaries and the teachers' minimum are reported gross, so the comparison is only indicative. See how much a teacher earns in Chile, how much a member of Congress earns and how much the president of Chile earns.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a newly graduated carabinero earn?
About CLP 828,907 net a month, according to the 2025 scale.
How much does a newly commissioned officer earn?
A second lieutenant receives about CLP 1,419,293 net.
What is the highest salary in Carabineros?
The director general's: about CLP 5,298,354 net.
Are these 2026 figures?
They are from the 2025 scale, the latest one reported. Public-sector salaries are adjusted every year.
