Have you ever wondered what the wages of those serving in the United States military might be? With around 2.4 million active duty and reserve service members spread across six branches, it’s no surprise that wages can vary significantly. From entry-level cadets to O-4 majors in the Army, pay in the military is determined by rank and can be a full-time job with steady wages and benefits.

Enlisted Members Get $386.50/Month For Groceries And Food

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Regardless of branch or level, the great majority of military personnel get allowances for supplies such as food and other goods. Enlisted soldiers of the military will be paid $386.50 a month beginning in 2020.

Officers, on the other hand, earn a monthly stipend of $266.18.

Cadets And Midshipmen: $1,186/Month

They are at the bottom of the salary scale as cadets or midshipmen at one of the five service academies. Nonetheless, they are paid on a monthly basis, which other college students do not have!

Students earn $1,186 every month, for a total of $14,232 per year.

E-1s With Less Than Four Months Experience: $1,650/Month

Privates in the Marine Corps and Army, Airman Basics in the Air Force and Space Force, and Seaman Recruits in the Navy and Coast Guard are the lowest ranks an enlisted service member may have, with an E-1 rank being the highest (enlisted-1).

E-1 service members, on the other hand, earn $1,650 per month even if they have less than four months of active duty under their belt.

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