🇮🇸 Market Updated March 3, 2026

Government and Defence Salaries in Iceland

Explore comprehensive salary data, career paths, and job opportunities in the government and defence sector across Iceland based on real-time market data.

Avg Category Salary / year
8,638,781 ISK
Highest Salary / year
13,679,300 ISK
Entry Level / year
4,609,700 ISK

Job Roles & Compensation

Job TitleSalary / year (ISK)Salary / year (USD)National Tier
Government Affairs Director 13,679,300 ISK $97,680.91 Middle 40%
International Cooperation Specialist 12,958,200 ISK $92,531.69 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Representative 12,481,200 ISK $89,125.54 Middle 40%
Government Affairs Advisor 11,316,200 ISK $80,806.52 Middle 40%
Government Relations Associate 10,835,000 ISK $77,370.38 Middle 40%
Government Officer 10,801,300 ISK $77,129.74 Middle 40%
Government Property Inspector 10,618,800 ISK $75,826.54 Middle 40%
Electoral Project Coordinator 9,565,900 ISK $68,308.01 Middle 40%
Military Personnel 9,335,200 ISK $66,660.63 Middle 40%
Public Affairs Specialist 9,335,200 ISK $66,660.63 Middle 40%
Defense Officer 9,025,900 ISK $64,451.99 Middle 40%
VAT Fraud Investigator 7,882,800 ISK $56,289.36 Middle 40%
Federal Government Worker 7,067,300 ISK $50,466.05 Middle 40%
Army Officer 6,709,300 ISK $47,909.65 Middle 40%
Armed Forces Officer 6,371,500 ISK $45,497.5 Middle 40%
Police Constable 6,179,700 ISK $44,127.89 Middle 40%
Public Information Officer 5,963,300 ISK $42,582.63 Middle 40%
Soldier 5,843,600 ISK $41,727.88 Middle 40%
Customs Officer 5,483,600 ISK $39,157.2 Middle 40%
Cartographer 5,351,400 ISK $38,213.18 Middle 40%
Rifleman 4,609,700 ISK $32,916.87 Bottom 50%

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