Title: Are Military Personnel Paid Less Than Minimum Wage? | Fiscal Tiger
Headings: Are Active Military Personnel Paid Less than Minimum Wage?
Are Active Military Personnel Paid Less than Minimum Wage?
Chelsy Meyer
Table of Contents
The Big Picture of Military Pay
Salary vs. Hourly Pay
Comparing the Advantages
Understanding the Disadvantages
Keep Learning
Chelsy Meyer

Content: Those that are married or with dependents can be given a home on base rent free, housing allowance for a place off base, or receive perks like better mortgage rates to buy a home due to military status. Food Allowance: All active members are given a food allowance, it just works differently for each person depending on rank. Lower ranking members have food allowances taken out of their paycheck and have to eat in the chow hall; those that live off base are given a monthly food allowance. Family Separation Allowance: Service members that are forced to deploy or move to an area that their spouse or children cannot relocate to are given a family separation allowance. Combat Pay: If a military member is deployed or sent to work in a combat zone, they are paid combat pay due to the danger associated with the task. Other Allowances and Bonuses: