This is mostly for ease of reference. Starting in January 2012, base pay rates in the Russian military will be as follows:
- Contract soldiers: 25,000 rubles per month
- Platoon commanders (Lt.): 30,000 (without bonuses)
- Regiment commander (Lt. Col.-Col.): 40-42,000 (without bonuses)
- Brigade commander (Col.-Maj. Gen.): 42-44,000 (without bonsuses)
- Army commander (Lt. Gen.): 54,000 (without bonuses)
- First deputy defense minister (Army Gen.): 67,000 (without bonuses)
If you include bonuses, this translates to:
- Lieutenant: 50,000
- Colonel: 60,000
- Major General: 73,000
- Lieutenant General: 90,000
- Army General: 112,000
Information taken from VPK, which does not discuss the pay rates of sergeants or mid-level officers (captains, majors).
