"All active duty military personnel adhere to the same pay scale and ranking system for base pay, regardless of which branch they serve in. The basic pay scale is mainly split into two categories: enlisted members and officers. Enlisted members are ranked from E-1 to E-9, and officers are ranked from O-1 to O-10. Some military members also receive special pay on top of their base pay if they hold a military specialty or qualification or are based in a high-risk location."
"For example, specialty personnel, such as cyber warfare operators or weapons school instructors, may get paid in increments of $75 to $450 per month, according to a spokesperson fromthe Department of the Air Force. An enlisted service member with an E-1 ranking receives $2,319 per month in basic pay, according to the DoD 2025 basic pay table for enlisted members. Usually, E1-E4 members are living in the barracks so they have little to no expenses."
Active-duty military compensation combines base pay, special pays, and benefits and follows a uniform pay scale across all branches. Base pay is determined by rank and divided into enlisted (E-1 to E-9) and officer (O-1 to O-10) categories. Special pays are available for certain specialties, qualifications, or high-risk locations, sometimes ranging from $75 to $450 per month. An E-1 receives $2,319 monthly in basic pay under the 2025 DoD table. E1-E4 members often live in barracks with minimal expenses. Service members typically receive routine pay increases about every two years, subject to promotions and evaluations.
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