Title: How Much Does an E3 Make in the Marines? | Sapling
Headings: How Much Does an E3 Make in the Marines?
How Much Does an E3 Make in the Marines?
Base Pay
Deployment Pay
Basic Allowance for Housing
Other Benefits

Content: There are two tiers of housing allowance: BAH type I is for marines with no dependents; BAH type II is for marines who are married, who have children or both. The amount of BAH depends on the marine's rank and duty station. Duty stations in areas with a higher cost of living qualify for higher levels of BAH. Other Benefits
In addition to base pay, BAH and incentive pays, all marines receive deeply subsidized health insurance for themselves and their families under TRICARE, 30 days paid leave per year, educational assistance and mortgage guarantees under the GI Bill. If they stay in the Marines long term, they are making progress toward a military pension, payable after completing a 20-year career. Advertisement
references
Department of the Navy: 2011 Military Pay Chart
Department of the Navy: Sea Pay Charts