Title: The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps | Work - Chron.com
Headings: The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps
The Disadvantages of Joining the Marine Corps
Jobs in the Marine Corps
Basic Training
Age Limitations
Daily Schedule
Pay

Content: Even when off duty, however, the Corps expects all Marines to conduct themselves properly, bringing no dishonor to the Corps or the title of Marine. Pay
Despite the tougher regulations and lack of jobs, Marines receive the same pay as those in other branches with equivalent rank and years of service. As of 2018, an E-1 earned $1,514.70 per month in basic pay for the first four months and $1,638.30 thereafter. An E-2 earned $1,836.30 per month. Officers starting at pay grade O-1 earned between $3,107.70 and $3,910.20, and an O-2 earned between $3,580.50 and $4,955.10. If approved for off-base housing, all Marines were eligible for housing and subsistence allowances that varied by rank and number of dependents. ‒‒:‒‒
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Military Careers -- What They Do
U.S. Marine Corps: Roles in the Corps
U.S. Marine Corps: Recruit Training
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