Title: The Average Salary of a Marine | Sapling
Headings: The Average Salary of a Marine
The Average Salary of a Marine
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Variables
The salary of a U.S. Marine varies greatly depending on his pay grade. Enlisted Marines, warrant officers and officers all have nine different pay grades that affect pay and benefits accordingly. Years of service also have a great effect on salary. For instance, a warrant officer with four years of service under his belt might earn an annual 2011 basic pay salary of about $39,000 while a 20-year officer makes between $50,000 or more. These figures account for 12 months of service per year with basic pay. Drill pay drastically decreases the amount of monthly earnings. Advertisement
Benefits and Bonuses
U.S. Marines receive basic allowances for housing with dependents, dislocation, clothing and subsistence. Again, allowances vary depending on rank. Housing allowances in 2011 range from about $700 to $3,000 per month while subsistence allowances range from about $225 to $325 monthly. Marines also receive special pay rates for hardship duty, service during imminent danger and involuntary separations.