Peru approves new allowance scale for military and police cadets

The Peruvian government has approved a new scale of monthly allowances for cadets and students at military and National Police of Peru (PNP) institutes. Established via Supreme Decree No. 219-2026-EF, the measure adjusts payments based on the level of instruction and the specific institution.

For the Armed Forces, allowances range from S/ 228.44 for first-year cadets and aspirants to S/ 489.50 for fourth-year cadets. For the PNP, the scale ranges from S/ 228.44 for first-year cadets to S/ 489.50 for fifth-year cadets. Other intermediate levels are set at S/ 326.34, S/ 293.70, and S/ 261.07 depending on the year of training.

The adjustment is supported by the Public Sector Budget Law for Fiscal Year 2026. The funding will be provided by the resources already assigned to the Ministries of Defense and the Interior, requiring no additional funds from the Public Treasury.