In 2023, military personnel received a 4.6% raise, followed by a 5.2% increase in 2024, reflecting ongoing efforts to maintain competitive salaries for service members.
Enlisted personnel at pay grades E-1 to E-4 earn the lowest wages, typically while in training or initial assignments, highlighting significant pay disparities within the military.
The highest-paid military personnel are commissioned officers O-6 and higher, who can earn over $200,000 a year, contrasting sharply with average civilian salaries.
The military offers additional pay structures for O-1E to O-3E officers, recognizing their previous active-duty service, emphasizing loyalty and experience in compensation.
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