Title: Highest Paying Military Jobs: 8 Tips To Maximize Your Career Earnings
Headings: How To Land The Highest Paying Jobs In The Military
How To Land The Highest Paying Jobs In The Military
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Jobs In The Military
How much do military members get paid?
Specialties in the military
Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
Navy Ratings
Related Article: Navy Ranks And Pay For 2019
Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC)
Marine Corps MOS
Coast Guard Ratings
Can I change jobs once I’m already serving in the military?
Bonuses When Entering Service
Quick ship or Shipping bonus
Critical skill bonus
Foreign language bonus
Student loan repayment
Career retention bonuses
Selective reenlistment bonus
Prior service enlistment bonus
Skill-based bonus
Bonuses for the military reserves
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Content: It all starts with the job that you choose. Let’s jump right in and find out how you can land the highest paying jobs the military has to offer. Jump To A Section
How Much Do Military Members Get Paid? Specialties In The Military
Jobs In The Military
Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
Navy Ratings
Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC)
Marine Corps MOS
Coast Guard Ratings
4 Bonuses You Can Get When Signing Up
3 Bonuses To Keep You In The Military
Bonuses For Military Reserves
How much do military members get paid? A sailor uses an ATM on a ship. Image: Dodlive.mil
As I mentioned earlier, all members of the military are paid based on their rank and time in service. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. This basic pay is set as part of the annual Defense budget by Congress and is “typically the largest component of a member’s pay,” according to the Department of Defense. Every year, Congress authorizes a pay raise for the military based on the Employment Cost Index determined by the Department of Labor that takes inflation and an overall raise in private-sector pay into account.