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2022 Military Pay Chart 2.7% (All Pay Grades)

On December 27, 2021, President Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act for 2022 into law. The 2.7 percent pay raise is effective January 1, 2022.

On December 22, 2021, President Biden released the “Executive Order on Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay” which approves “The rates of monthly basic pay (37 U.S.C. 203(a)) for members of the uniformed services, as adjusted under 37 U.S.C. 1009..”, and ensures the statutory raise of 2.7 percent with an effective date of January 1, 2022. President Biden is expected to sign the National Defense Authorization Act for 2022 before the new year.

On December 15, 2021, by a vote of 89 to 10, the Senate passed their version of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill will now go to President Biden for signature securing the 2.7 percent military pay raise for 2022. The pay raise will be effective January 1, 2022.

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On December 7, 2021, the House of Representatives passed a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 by a vote of 363 to 70. The modifications to the original House bill, which was passed on September 23rd, did not change the military’s projected pay raise for 2022 of 2.7 percent. The newly revised bill should help the Senate with the passage of their own version, and ultimately allow both chambers to reconcile any further differences in a relatively quick fashion.

On September 23, 2021, the House of Representatives passed their version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 by a vote of 316 to 113. The bill includes the 2.7 percent military pay raise proposed by President Biden. The Senate is expected to complete their version of the bill in the coming weeks.

On May 28, 2021, President Biden released his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2022. The proposal includes, as expected, a 2.7 percent increase for military basic pay. The increase is in-line with U.S.C. Title 37, Chapter 19, § 1009.

On October 30, 2020 at 0830EST, the United States Employment Cost Index (ECI) was released. This morning’s release is important to our military because it is the first indicator used to determine the actual pay raise amount for 2022. For 2022, unless a separate action is taken by the President or Congress, the pay raise will be 2.7 percent based on law indicated in U.S.C. Title 37, Chapter 19, § 1009.

2022 Active Duty Enlisted Basic Military Pay Chart

Monthly basic pay amounts are rounded to the nearest U.S. dollar and are for the active components of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Enlisted pay chart for 8 to over 16 years of service.

Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 8	Over 10	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16
E-9		$5,789	$5,920	$6,086	$6,280
E-8	$4,739	$4,949	$5,078	$5,234	$5,402
E-7	$4,302	$4,440	$4,685	$4,889	$5,027
E-6	$3,864	$3,988	$4,226	$4,298	$4,352
E-5	$3,498	$3,682	$3,704	$3,704	$3,704
E-4	$2,905	$2,905	$2,905	$2,905	$2,905
E-3	$2,436	$2,436	$2,436	$2,436	$2,436
E-2	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055
E-1	$1,833	$1,833	$1,833	$1,833	$1,833

Enlisted pay chart for 18 to over 26 years of service.

Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24	Over 26
E-9	$6,477	$6,791	$7,057	$7,336	$7,764
E-8	$5,706	$5,860	$6,123	$6,268	$6,626
E-7	$5,175	$5,232	$5,425	$5,528	$5,921
E-6	$4,413	$4,413	$4,413	$4,413	$4,413
E-5	$3,704	$3,704	$3,704	$3,704	$3,704
E-4	$2,905	$2,905	$2,905	$2,905	$2,905
E-3	$2,436	$2,436	$2,436	$2,436	$2,436
E-2	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055	$2,055
E-1	$1,833	$1,833	$1,833	$1,833	$1,833

Enlisted pay chart for over 30 years of service.

Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 30	Over 34	Over 38	Over 40
E-9	$8,152	$8,560	$8,989	Make room
E-8	$6,759	$6,759	$6,759	Retire!!

2022 Active Duty Officer Basic Military Pay Chart

Monthly basic pay amounts are rounded to the nearest U.S. dollar and are for the active components of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Officer pay chart for 8 years to 16 years of service.

Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 8	Over 10	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16
O-8	$13,183	$13,306	$13,807	$13,951	$14,382
O-7	$11,086	$11,427	$11,768	$12,110	$13,183
O-6	$8,986	$9,034	$9,034	$9,547	$10,455
O-5	$7,927	$8,318	$8,606	$8,977	$9,544
O-4	$7,386	$7,892	$8,285	$8,557	$8,714
O-3	$6,807	$7,017	$7,363	$7,543	$7,543
O-2	$5,544	$5,544	$5,544	$5,544	$5,544
O-1	$4,375	$4,375	$4,375	$4,375	$4,375
Commissioned Officer With Over 4 Years of Active Service as an Enlisted Member or Warrant Officer
O-3E	$6,807	$7,017	$7,363	$7,655	$7,823
O-2E	$5,721	$6,019	$6,249	$6,421	$6,421
O-1E	$4,845	$5,022	$5,195	$5,433	$5,433
Warrant Officers
	Over 8	Over 10	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16
W-4	$5,947	$6,198	$6,575	$6,907	$7,222
W-3	$5,388	$5,789	$5,979	$6,198	$6,423
W-2	$5,070	$5,263	$5,453	$5,686	$5,869
W-1	$4,679	$4,848	$5,084	$5,317	$5,500

Officer pay chart for 18 years to 26 years of service.

Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24	Over 26
O-10 See Note 1		$16,975	$16,975	$16,975	$16,975
O-9		$16,445	$16,682	$16,975	$16,975
O-8	$15,006	$15,581	$15,966	$15,966	$15,966
O-7	$14,090	$14,090	$14,090	$14,090	$14,162
O-6 See Note 2	$10,988	$11,520	$11,824	$12,131	$12,725
O-5	$9,814	$10,081	$10,384	$10,384	$10,384
O-4	$8,805	$8,805	$8,805	$8,805	$8,805
O-3	$7,543	$7,543	$7,543	$7,543	$7,543
O-2	$5,544	$5,544	$5,544	$5,544	$5,544
O-1	$4,375	$4,375	$4,375	$4,375	$4,375
Commissioned Officer With Over 4 Years of Active Service as an Enlisted Member or Warrant Officer
O-3E	$8,051	$8,051	$8,051	$8,051	$8,051
O-2E	$6,421	$6,421	$6,421	$6,421	$6,421
O-1E	$5,433	$5,433	$5,433	$5,433	$5,433
Warrant Officers
	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24	Over 26
W-5		$8,520	$8,952	$9,274	$9,631
W-4	$7,480	$7,732	$8,101	$8,405	$8,751
W-3	$6,828	$7,102	$7,265	$7,439	$7,676
W-2	$6,033	$6,231	$6,360	$6,463	$6,463
W-1	$5,668	$5,873	$5,873	$5,873	$5,873

Officer pay chart for over 30 years of service.

Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 30	Over 34	Over 38	Over 40
O-10	$16,975	$16,975	$16,975	Time for
O-9	$16,975	$16,975	$16,975	Retirement!
O-8	$16,366	$16,774	$16,774	Retire!!
O-7	$14,446	$14,446	$14,446	Retire!!
O-6	$12,980	$12,980	$12,980	Retire!!
Warrant Officers Over 30 Years of Service
Pay Grade	Years of Service
	Over 30	Over 34	Over 38	Over 40
W-5	$10,113	$10,618	$11,150	Make room
W-4	$8,926	$8,926	$8,926	you’re old!!

NOTE 1. Military basic pay for O-7 through O-10 is limited by the Level II of the Executive Schedule (EX).

NOTE 2. Military basic pay for O-6 and below is limited by level V of the Executive Schedule (EX).

E pay scale is Enlisted, W scale is Warrant Officer, O scale is Commissioned Officer. Effective January 1, 2022.

Developed by NCCM Thomas Goering USN (RET).

Pay & Benefits – U.S. Air Force

We can only carry out our mission with the efforts and commitment of our Airmen. That’s why we continue to help them grow with advanced training, ongoing career opportunities and excellent pay and benefits.

BASE SALARY PLUS

In the Air Force, every Airman is paid equally based on their rank and years of service. But your base salary is only part of the over-all package you receive. The moment you put on this uniform you’re also eligible to receive additional compensation based on your job and where you are stationed as well as low-cost insurance, food and housing allowances, 30 days vacation with pay yearly, tuition assistance, and a generous retirement package.

• $1,833.30

  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 years	$1,833.30*
  2 years	$1,833.30
  3 years	$1,833.30
  4 years	$1,833.30
  6 years	$1,833.30

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

• $2,054.

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  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 years	$2,054.70
  2 years	$2,054.70
  3 years	$2,054.70
  4 years	$2,054.70
  6 Years	$2,054.70

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

• $2,160.

  60

  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 Years	$2,160.60
  2 Years	$2,435.70
  3 Years	$2,435.70
  4 Years	$2,435.70
  6 Years	$2,435.70

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

• $2,393.

  40

  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 Years	$2,393.40
  2 Years	$2,515.80
  3 Years	$2,652.00
  4 Years	$2,786.70
  6 Years	$2,905.50

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

• $2,610.

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  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 Years	$2,610.30
  2 Years	$2,786.10
  3 Years	$2,920.80
  4 Years	$3,058.50
  6 Years	$3,273.30

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

• $2,849.

  40

  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 Years	$2,849.40
  2 Years	$3,135.60
  3 Years	$3,274.20
  4 Years	$3,408.60
  6 Years	$3,548.70

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

• $3,294.

  30

  Entry Level

  Payment table

  Years	Benefit
  < 2 Years	$3,294.30
  2 Years	$3,595.50
  3 Years	$3,733.50
  4 Years	$3,915.30
  6 Years	$4,058.10

  AIR FORCE BENEFITS

  Low-cost insurance

  Food and housing allowances

  30 days vacation with pay yearly

  Tuition assistance

  Generous retirement package

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  INSURANCE

  The Air Force provides our Airmen and their families with world-class insurance plans. They receive excellent rates, low cost, comprehensive medical and dental care at military or civilian facilities, full pay and allowances for sick days and low-cost life insurance.

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  FOOD AND HOUSING

  The Air Force takes care of the basic needs of every Airman. Living expenses, including utilities and maintenance, are covered for those who choose to live in on-base housing. A monthly tax-free housing allowance based on rank, family status and geographic location is provided for off-base residents to help pay for living expenses.

  Food allowances are also provided, and single Airmen have a meal account that allows them to eat as many as four meals a day in the on-base dining facility for free. Tax-free, on-base department and grocery stores also help costs to continue to stay low.

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  RETIREMENT

  The Air Force provides a generous retirement plan. Airmen are eligible to retire after 20 years of service and begin receiving benefits the day they retire. The Air Force retirement plan requires no payroll deductions. Those who’d like to save a little extra each month can take part in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)*, which allows participants to place a portion of their monthly pay into an account similar to a 401(k) investment plan.

  *TSP contributions are considered pretax dollars and therefore reduce the amount of income subject to tax, and the accounts grow tax-free. Enrollment is available when members first join the military and anytime thereafter. Unlike traditional military retirement, which requires a commitment of at least 20 years of active duty, money invested in the TSP belongs to individual members, no matter how many years they serve. Income contributed to the TSP is not taxed until withdrawn from the account. Withdrawal before age 59½ may be subject to penalty; however, the TSP accounts can be rolled over into an IRA or another employer’s retirement account.

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  RECREATION

  Most Air Force bases have golf courses, arts and crafts facilities, bowling alleys, tennis courts, swimming pools and even equipment rentals, which can be either used for free or at better rates than similar facilities or options off base.

  Every base is also equipped with social activities and recreational programs geared toward the interests of every family member. These include Enlisted and Officer Clubs, base sponsored youth activities and youth centers where children can spend time in a safe environment.

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  VACATION AND TRAVEL

  All Airmen receive 30 days of vacation with pay, during which they are free to travel and take time to explore local and foreign destinations. Airmen can take advantage of available space on Air Force aircraft to travel to many international destinations as well as almost any state in the U. S. For destinations near another military facility, they can enjoy hotel-quality lodging on base for a reduced cost.

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  EDUCATION

  The Air Force offers an array of educational opportunities so you can achieve your true potential. On day one you’ll be enrolled in Community College of the Air Force earning college credit starting with Basic Military Training. The Air Force also offers scholarships to outstanding Airmen who wish to attend or complete their college education. Or you can receive up to 100% tuition assistance through the Air Force Tuition Assistance program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, or the Montgomery GI Bill.

How much is paid in the US Army according to rank

The salary of the military is not so bad, but not so good either . For a high school recruit with no work experience, it’s hard to find the best starting salary. However, for an adult male with many years of work experience trained in an important technical profession, this is not so great compared to the salary for a similar civilian job.

Maintenance

• 1 How much they pay in the army
• 2 Basic salary
• 3 How much are the US military paid?
• 4 Here is a typical annual base fee for each rank.
  • 4.1 E-1: $ 20 172
  • 4.2 E-2: $ 22 608
  • 4.3 E-3: $ 23 772
  • 4.4 E-4: $ 27 684
  • 4.5 E-5: $ 32 136
  • 4.6 E-6: $ 39,048 90,010 90,009 4.7 E-7: $ 47,340 90,010 90,009 4.8 E-8: $ 55,884 90,010 90,009 4.9 E-9: $ 66,960 90,010 90,009 4.10 O-1: $ 90,006 O-2: $50,208
  • 4.12 O-3: $68,052
  • 4.13 O-4: $ 86,832
  • 4.14 O-5: $ 105 012
  • 4.15 O-6: $ 130.092
  • 4.16 O-7: $ 155.820
  • 4.17 O-8: $ 184 572
  • 4.18 O- 9: $189,600
  • 4.19 O-10: $189,600
• 5 Additional allowances.

How Much Does the Army Pay

This is a list of typical military rank pay, from entry-level Army enlisted men who make $20,172 a year to Air Force generals who bring home $189600.

The base salary of an enlisted man for the first six months of service is less than $20,000 per year. But as you advance in rank and gain experience , the military earns a variety of increases .

The average salary in the US Army ranges from about $25,432 a year for a corporal to $90,590 a year for a chief medical officer.

The average monthly salary in the US Army ranges from approximately $1,800 per month for a supply sergeant to 9$572 per month for a medical officer.

Base salary

The highest-ranking enlisted Marine, Marine Corps Sergeant Major Ronald Green, earns over $90,000 a year on his base salary alone.

The salary of a military officer is much higher. Young officers receive about $38,250 a year.

The base salary is only part of their compensation. Most military personnel also receive allowances for housing, meals, uniforms, and work allowances, many of which are tax-free.

Base pay is taxable ( as of 2015 military personnel pay a tax of 6.2% on income up to $118,500 ) unless you are serving in a designated tax free combat zone.

You will pay federal income tax, Social Security, health insurance (Medicare tax rate of 1.45% of all wages), local and state taxes on your base salary.

Some states do not tax military pay, while some others will not tax it if you are not in the state. The state in which you file taxes as your “official residence” will determine the state tax rules to which you are subject.

Each year, Congress passes the Defense Appropriations Act and the Defense Authorization Act, which provide pay increases for military personnel. It is geared to keep military wages from falling too far behind civilians, but that depends on policy.

U.S. Army – Military Salaries in the United States

How much are the US military paid?

The answer to this question depends on their rank, time of service, place of service, family members and military specialty, etc.

earnings slightly longer than their civilian counterparts.

To give you an idea, we have broken down their monthly salary, or base salary, for each rank. We estimated their salary based on how many years they have typically served by the time they reach that rank. Many military personnel spend more time in each rank than we calculated, while some military personnel spend less time and advance faster.

We also did not include factors such as housing allowance as they vary widely, but they often make up a large part of their compensation. We also did not include ensigns, whose length of service can vary greatly.

Each military branch sets rules for promotion and implements an “up or down” policy that dictates how long a member of the military can stay in the military without being promoted.

Here is a typical annual base fee for each rank.

E-1: $20,172

Marine Boot Camp

Combat instructor showing Marine recruits techniques. Martial arts training at a Marine Corps recruiting camp in San Diego, California. While they are in the boot camp, the fighters are paid minimally – but their salaries will increase gradually as they gain experience. CPL. Christian Garcia/US Marine Corps.

E-1 is the lowest military rank in the US Army : Airman Basic (Air Force), Enlisted (Army/Marines), Recruit Sailor (Navy). Enlisted personnel usually complete this rank through basic training and are automatically promoted to the next rank after six months of service.

Base salary (salary) starts at $1,554 per month at this rank. After four months of service, the salary will increase to $1681 per month.

As a punishment for misconduct, superior commanders may demote a soldier back to that rank.

E-2: $22,608

Servicemen are automatically promoted to the level of e-2 – Pilot (Air Force), Private (Army), Private 1st Class (Marines), Junior Sailor (Navy) – after 6 months of service.

Their salary increases to $1,884 per month.

E-3: $23,772

Promotion to E-3 is automatic after 12 months of service. Pilot 1st class (Air Force), Private 1st class (Army), Lance Corporal (Marines), Sailor (Navy).

Base salary is $1,981 at this rank, adding up to a $427 monthly salary increase after one year of service.

E-4: $27,684

Although service requirements vary by service, military personnel who advance to E-4 are typically have at least two years of service. Senior Airman (Air Force), Specialist/Corporal (Army), Corporal (Marines), Petty Officer III Class (Navy)

If E-3 doesn’t raise their pay in two years, their pay will still go up up to $2195.

For those who reach E-4 in two years, the salary will increase to $2,307 per month. Some fighters will be able to advance to the next rank in just one year. Those who remain at the E-4 level will see a pay increase to $2,432 per month after only three years of service.

E-5: $32,136

Promotion is no longer automatic , but military personnel will be able to advance to E-5 in as little as three years of service. These ranks are Staff Sergeant (Air Force), Sergeant (Army/Marines), Petty Officer Class II (Navy).

For these soldiers, their new salary will be $2,678 per month.

Soldiers typically spend at least three years on this salary. Although they do not advance in rank during this time, their salary will still increase along with their length of service.

Four years after enlistment, the E-5 will cost $2,804 per month. After six years of service, their salary will rise again – even if they don’t get promoted – to $3,001 per month.

E-6: $39,048

Petty Officers First Class from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is involved in a public relations project. The logo on their jerseys is a variation of the Navy’s E-6 emblem, which features an eagle on three reversed chevrons and a special sailor badge.

It is almost impossible for a soldier to achieve the rank of E-6-Technical Sgt. Technician Sergeant (Air Force), Staff Sergeant (Army/Marines), Petty Officer Class I (Navy) – with less than six years of service.

“E-6 with six” . The E-6 with six brings home $3,254 a month.

After two more years of service, this will increase to $3,543 per month, which is 90,003 approximately $42,500 per year.

Achieving the next higher pay level, E-7, before 10 years of service is not to an unheard-of miracle, but it is not guaranteed either.

Their next pay raise is 12 years after the date of enrollment, at which point their monthly salary will be $3875.

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E-7: $47,340

Achievement of the coveted rank E-7 summer service is not a common but it can be done.

Military personnel, retired as E-8s after 20 years of service, will receive a monthly payment of $90,003 $5,374 – or $64,488 per year.

If they remain in service, they will receive a raise every two years.

An E-8 with 28 years of service earns $6,076 per month.

Army “up or down” policy does not allow more than 29 years of service for 1st sergeant or sergeant major.

E-9: $66,960

Insignia Chief Master Sergeant visible on jackets prepared for the initiation ceremony. Less than 1% of US Air Force personnel receive this designation

E-9 have 15 to 30 years of service, although few who are elected to certain positions may have more than 30 years of service. Their titles are Chief Master Sergeant (Air Force), Sergeant Major (Army), Senior Gunnery Sergeant or Sergeant Major (Marines), Master Chief Petty Officer (Navy).

Military personnel who achieve this rank with 15 years of service will receive $5,580 per month.

They will receive their next raise at 16 years of service and earn $5,758 per month.

In 20 years they will receive $6,227 – that’s $74,724 a year when they reach retirement age.

Some branches of the military allow E-9s to remain in the military until age 32, at which point they will earn $7,475 – or $89700 per year.

O-1: $38,256

Compared to ordinary military personnel with the same seniority, military officers earn significantly more money.

New O-1 Officer – 2nd Lieutenant (Army/Marines/Air Force), Ensign (Navy) – Earns $3,188 per month on base pay alone.

O-2: $50,208

Officers are automatically promoted to O-2 after two years of service. This is a highly anticipated promotion as it marks one of the biggest individual pay raises officers will see during their careers. These ranks are 1st Lieutenant (Air Force/Army/Marines), Second Lieutenant (Navy).

O-2 earns $4,184 per month, which is $50,208 per year.

O-3: $68,052

Officers will receive a pay raise upon reaching three years of service.

Using the Army’s average promotion schedule, officers are automatically promoted to the next rank after four years of service.

New Captains and Lieutenants (Navy) with four years of service earn $5671 per month. At this rank, officers will receive a salary increase every two years.

O-4: $86,832

By the time they reach rank O-4 , military officers will have spent an average of 10 years in service. Major (Air Force / Army / Marine Corps), Lieutenant Commander (Navy)

A major or lieutenant commander with ten years of service earns $7,236 a month, or just under $86,832 a year. Officers’ pay continues to increase every two years of additional service.

The O-4 salary is capped at $8,074 a month, so if an officer wants to bring home a six-figure paycheck – extra pay, bonuses, and allowances – he’ll have to upgrade to an O-5.

O-5: $105,012

Officers typically spend at least 17 years in the military before moving to O-5.

They will earn $8,751 per month until their 18th anniversary of service, after which they will be raised to $8,998 per month. These ranks are Lieutenant Colonel (Air Force/Army/Marines), Commander ( Commander Navy).

After 18 years in the military, officers receive an annual stipend of nearly $108,000 per year.

O-6: $130,092

Colonel Lewis ‘Chesty’ Puller, Marine legend, circa 1950 , as a distinction – an eagle.

Full bird. “Fat birds” Navy colonels and captains, with an average of 22 years of service, receive $10,841 per month.

Officers who are not promoted to General or Admiral must retire after 30 years of service. At this point, they will be earning $90,003 $11,668 per month, or approximately $140,000 per year.

O-7: $155,820

Promotion to brigadier general and rear admiral depends on a wide range of variables, including job availability.

Each of these ranks has its own mandatory requirement; similar to the “up or down” policy, officers must advance to the next higher rank or retire.

Officers who have served less than five years in the lowest flag rank must retire after 30 years of service. The latest pay raise increased their monthly salary to $90,003 to $12,985.

O-8: $184,572

Two-star generals and admirals – Major General (Air Force/Army/Marines), Rear Admiral (Navy) – must retire after 35 years of military service.

At this stage they will earn $15,381 per month, or $184,572 per year.

O-9: $189,600

US Army Lieutenant General Martin lays a wreath on the 210th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. It takes the corporal, pictured, about half a year to earn the same amount that Martin takes home each month.

Military officer pay is regulated and limited by the U.S. Code

Both three- and four-star admirals and generals who remain in service long enough will receive the maximum compensation permitted by the code. These ranks are vice admiral of the fleet and lieutenant general of other branches of service.

Excluding additional benefits, cost-of-living adjustments and allowances, these employees are paid up to $15,800. This is approximately 189$600 per year.

O-10: $189,600

Regardless of length of service, once a military officer reaches the four-star rank of general or admiral, he no longer receives an increase in salary and is limited to $15,800 per month.

Additional payments and allowances help to slightly increase their salary.

Additional allowances.

The base salary can seem stingy, especially among the lower ranks, where recruits earn about $20,000 a year.

But military personnel receive a number of benefits and may qualify for additional allowances.

TRICARE Prime, Military Primary Care Package, is free for active duty military personnel. It allows them to save $6,896 a year for single payers.

When military personnel are eligible to live off base, they receive basic housing allowance (BAH), which increases with every pay increase; the exact amount is determined depending on the place of residence and whether the person has children. Members of the armed forces also receive allowances to cover the cost of food, and in expensive duty stations receive a living wage allowance (COLA). Enlisted personnel also receive a supplement to help pay for their uniforms.

Any portion of an employee’s pay marked as “surcharge” is not taxed by the government , so military personnel will only pay taxes on approximately two-thirds of their income.

In addition to their base salary, each member of the US military also receives:

• Free housing or tax-free housing allowance for off-base payments.
• Free meals or tax-free food allowance. The food in the dining room is actually quite good.
• Free medical and dental care (NO premiums) for yourself and dependents.
• Duty-free shopping on the stock exchange. Exchange (AKA: PX or BX) manages all kinds of retail operations at military bases, including department store, convenience stores, fast food outlets, barber restaurants, barbershops, gas stations, florists, liquor stores, and so on. Everything that is sold is tax-free—no sales tax, no state or local tax.
• Commission privileges is like a supermarket that sells everything at +5% cost. If you use coupons, you can get some things for less than the cost, and it’s also tax-free. If you have a family or live off base and have a food allowance that really increases your purchasing power.
• Access to free or low-cost recreational facilities at the base. Basic gym, bowling, racquetball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, etc. The military also works in resorts and upscale hotels. For example, you can stay at the Hale Koa Hotel right on the beach in Waikiki, Hawaii for super cheap.
• Free flights on military aircraft – Space A. Of course, the seats on a C-5 cargo plane are not as convenient as in an airline, but this is FREE.
• The military pays for college classes you take off duty. College lessons in US history, English, math, Japanese, speech, astronomy, legal administration, etc. paid for by the army

what do you see on the base salary scale.

US military pay scales are public and you can easily google them. If any prospective military man claims that he is not being paid enough and asks you for money, especially if he claims to be abroad and cannot return to marry you without sending him money, he is a liar and a fraud. Don’t reply to his emails anymore.

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The Complete Guide to War Payments • BUOM

By Indeed Editorial Team

April 1, 2021

The military can provide incredible career opportunities and impressive earning potential. If you are interested in joining the military, it may be helpful to learn more about your earning potential and the factors that affect your salary. In this article, we provide comprehensive information on military rewards, including reserve payments, special payments, and salaries for various ranks and positions.

What affects the wages of the military?

As a member of active military service, the main component of your salary is based on your base pay, which is influenced by your rank and seniority. Apart from this, there are also pay differences depending on whether you are on active duty or active duty. reserves. Here’s more on these differences and how much money you can make in the military based on these variables. For the most up-to-date information, please follow the links above.

Enlisted members

The enlisted soldier is managed by officers and performs certain functions in his unit. These members of the military sign an enlistment contract and then serve in their branch of service until the expiration of their contract, when they can either renew their contract or leave the armed forces. Here are the various ratings and pay for enlisted members:0010

9000 E-1

222 E-1 is the most basic enlisted rank in the military, and enlisted personnel usually only hold this position until they have completed basic training. After six months of service, they are automatically promoted to the next rank. Names for E-1:

• Air Force: Airman Basic

• Army/Marine Corps: Private

• Navy: Rookie Sailor

month. After that, the monthly income increases to $1733.10. If you hold this title and are on the reserve, your income will be $53.41 per month for the first four months and then $57.77 each month thereafter.

E-2

After serving in the military for six months, most military personnel are automatically promoted to E-2. Names for this payment level:

• Air Force: Pilot

• Army: Private

• Marine Corps: Private 1st class

• Fleet: Pupil of the sailor

Regardless of your experience, regardless of your experience, regardless the base monthly active duty income for this ranking is 19$42. 50 per month. For those on the reserve, your monthly income is $64.75.

E-3

After you have served in the military for 12 months, you will normally automatically receive the E-3 pay grade. These enlisted members have titles such as:

• Air Force: Pilot 1st Class

• Army: Private 1st Class

• Marine Corps: Lance Corporal

  9002 Navy:

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Your monthly income as an E-3 increases with years of service:

• Less than two years: $2,042.70 for base pay and $68.09 for training pay.

• Two years: $2,171.10 for base salary and $72.37 for training salary.

• Three years or more: $2,302.80 for base salary and $76.76 for training salary.

E-4

Depending on the branch of the military you join, the service requirements for the E-4 promotion vary. In most cases, the members enrolled in this ranking have served for at least two years. Names for this pay level:

• Air Force: Senior Pilot

• Army: Specialist/Corporal

• Marine Corps: Corporal

Monthly income for E-4 based on years of service is:

• Less than two years: $2,262.60 for base pay and $75.42 for training pay.

• Two years: $2,378.40 for base salary and $79.28 for training salary.

• Three years: $2,507.10 for base salary and $83.57 for training salary.

• Four years: $2,634.60 for base salary and $87.82 for training salary.

• Six years or more: $2,746.50 for base salary and $91.55 for training salary.

E-5

Once you become an E-4, promotion will no longer be automatic, but you can still advance through the ranks. Military personnel who have served only three years in the military are generally eligible for the E-5 pay level, including the following ranks:

• Air Force: Senior Sergeant

• Army/Marine Corps: Sergeant

• Navy: Petty Officer 2nd Class.

Most enlisted servicemen spend at least three years as an E-5 before getting another promotion. Monthly basic and training wages based on years of service are:

• Less than two years: $2,467.50 for base salary and $82.25 for training salary.

• Two years: $2,634 base salary and $87.80 tuition salary.

• Three years: $2,761.20 for base salary and $92.04 for training salary.

• Four years: $2,891.40 for base salary and $96.38 for training salary.

• Six years: $3,094.50 for base salary and $103.15 for training salary.

• Eight years: $3,306.30 for base salary and $110.21 for training salary.

• 10 years: $3480.90 base salary and $116.03 tuition salary.

• 12 years and over: $3,501.90 base salary and $116.73 tuition salary.

E-6

Although possible earlier in your military career, it is relatively uncommon for enlisted personnel to advance to the rank of E-6 in less than six years of service. This rank has such titles as:

• Air Force: Technical Sergeant

• Army/Marine Corps: Senior Sergeant

• Navy: Petty Officer 1st Class.

Look at the monthly income for E-6:

• Less than two years: $2,693.70 for base salary and $89.79 for training salary.

• Two years: $2,964.30 for base salary and $98.81 for training salary.

• Three years: $3,095.10 for base salary and $103.17 for training salary.

• Four years: $3,222.30 for base salary and $107.41 for training salary.

• Six years: $3,354.90 for base salary and $111.83 for training salary.

• Eight years: $3,653.10 for base salary and $121.77 for training salary.

• 10 years: $3,769.80 for base salary and $125.66 for training salary.

• 12 years: $3,994.80 base salary and $133.16 tuition salary.

• 14 years old: $4,063. 50 base salary and $135.45 tuition salary.

• 16 years old: $4,113.60 base salary and $137.12 tuition salary.

• 18 years and older: $4,172.10 base salary and $139.07 tuition salary.

E-7

Enlisted personnel rarely reach the rank of E-7 in less than 10 years of service. In fact, many military personnel retire at this rank. This coveted rank grants the following titles:

• Air Force: Staff Sergeant

• Army: Sergeant 1st Class

• Marine Corps: Gunnery Sergeant.

• Navy: Chief Petty Officer

As an E-7, your pay increases steadily until you reach 26 years of service. Here is a look at your monthly salary for this rank:

• Less than two years: $3,114.30 for base salary and $103.81 for training salary.

• Two years: $3,399 for base salary and $113.30 for training salary.

• Three years: $3,529.50 in base salary and $117. 65 per month in drilling fees.

• Four years: $3,701.40 for base salary and $123.38 for training salary.

• Six years: $3,836.10 for base salary and $127.87 for training salary.

• Eight years: $4,067.40 for base salary and $135.58 for training salary.

• 10 years: $4,197.90 base salary and $139.93 tuition salary.

• 12 years: $4,428.90 base salary and $147.63 tuition salary.

• 14 years: $4,621.50 base salary and $154.05 tuition salary.

• 16 years: $4,752.60 base salary and $158.42 tuition salary.

• 18 years old: $4,892.40 base salary and $163.08 tuition salary.

• 20 years: $4,946.40 base salary and $164.88 tuition salary.

• 22: $5,128.50 base salary and $170.95 tuition.

• 24 years: $5,226 base salary and $174.20 tuition.

• 26 years and over: $5,597.40 base salary and $186.58 tuition salary.

E-8

You can upgrade to the E-8 rank after only eight years of service. Along with the pay increase, your title is upgraded to:

• Air Force: Senior Master Sergeant or 1st Sergeant.

• Army/Marine Corps: 1st Sgt. or Master Sgt.

• Navy: Chief Petty Officer.

Here’s what the monthly base and training pay for E-8 rank looks like:

• Eight years: $4,480.20 for base salary and $149.34 for training salary.

• 10 years: $4,678.20 base salary and $155.94 tuition salary.

• 12 years: $4,800.90 base salary and $160.03 tuition salary.

• 14 years old: $4,947.60 base salary and $164.92 tuition salary.

• 16 years old: $5,107.20 base salary and $170.24 tuition salary.

• Age 18: $5,394.60 base salary and $179.82 tuition.

• 20 years: $5,540.10 base salary and $184.67 tuition salary.

• 22 years old: $5,787. 90 base salary and $192.93 tuition salary.

• 24 years old: $5,925.60 base salary and $197.52 tuition salary.

• 26 years old: $6,264 base salary and $208.80 tuition salary.

• 30 years and over: $6,389.70 for base salary and $212.9$9 for tuition salary.

E-9

You must have at least 10 years of military service before you can receive the E-9 rank. When promoted, you get the rank:

• Air Force: Senior Master Sergeant

• Army: Sergeant Major

• Marine Corps: Senior Artillery Sergeant or Sergeant Major.

• Navy: Chief Petty Officer

E-9 monthly base and tuition pay based on your years of service:

• 10 years: $5,472.90 for base pay and $182.43 for tuition salary.

• 12 years: $5,596.80 base salary and $186.56 tuition salary.

• 14 years: $5,753.40 base salary and $191.78 tuition salary.

• 16 years old: $5,936.70 for base salary and $197.89 for tuition salary.

• Age 18: $6,123 base salary and $204.10 tuition.

• 20 years: $6,419.40 base salary and $213.98 tuition.

• 22 years old: $6,671.40 for base salary and $222.38 for training salary.

• 24 years: $6,935.10 base salary and $231.17 tuition.

• Age 26: $7,340.10 base salary and $244.67 tuition.

• 30 years: $7,706.40 base salary and $256.88 tuition.

• 34 years old: $8,092.20 base salary and $269.74 tuition salary.

• 38 years and older: $8,497.50 base salary and $283.25 tuition salary.

Officers

Unlike ordinary military personnel, officers must have higher education, they are superior to most other military personnel in rank and command subordinates. Here are more details about the ranks and pay of officers:0002 O-4

9000

O-1

O-1, who is called an ensign in the Navy and a second lieutenant in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, can earn up to $4,136. 40 a month in base pay and $137.88 in training.

O-2

After two years of service, most officers are automatically promoted to O-2. After they have served for more than six years, an O-2 officer, known as a second lieutenant in the Navy and a 1st lieutenant in any other branch of the military, can earn up to $5,241.30 per month on base pay. and up to $174.71 per month for backup training.

O-3

Monthly income for an O-3 known as a captain or lieutenant can reach $7,131.30 for base pay and $237.71 for training pay after 14 or more years of service.

O-4

O-4 can earn up to $8,324.10 per month in base pay or $139.07 per month in after-service pay for 18 years or more.

O-5

Officers with an O-5 rank and 22 years of experience may receive up to 9$816.60 per month as base salary and $327.22 per month as reserve salary.

O-6

O-6 officers reach pay cap after 30 years of service. At this stage, they can earn up to $12,270.