Salaries in the Hungarian Army

Just heard over the radio how much Hungarian Army staff are making. I never knew this, perhaps it is useful for others as well. So privates earn about 140,000 Ft a month before taxes, which comes to about $550 net. Not that much, is it? I pay more for my apartment and utilities.

Now officers, on the other hand, make almost twice as much, but this is only a general average. I guess there is a difference between a paycheck of a sergeant and a colonel. But even so, it is only about $12,000 a year. But then there are not many opportunities to risk your life for your country, if you are in the military in Hungary.