- #1. Pro: Financial Job Security. …
- #2. Pro: Travel the World. …
- #3. Pro: Free Healthcare. …
- #4. Pro: Career Opportunities after Service. …
- #5. Pro: Free Housing. …
- #6. Pro: Pay for College. …
- #7. Pro: Paid Vacation. …
- #8. Pro: Tax-Free Shopping.
Annual Salary Weekly Pay | Top Earners $130,000 $2,500 | 75th Percentile $75,000 $1,442 | Average $69,419 $1,334 | 25th Percentile $35,000 $673 |
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Troops now on active duty become eligible after
90 days of
service for as long as they remain on active duty. Reserve and National Guard members become eligible after six creditable years in service. Troops discharged for a service-connected disability are eligible regardless of service length.
Compared to enlisted service members with the same amount of experience, military officers make considerably more money. A freshly commissioned O-1 — 2nd Lt. (Army/Marine Corps/Air Force), Ensign (Navy) — earns
$3,188 per month
in base pay alone.
- It offers quality and free education, as well as training. …
- It provides sufficient financial support for families of members. …
- It offers travel opportunities. …
- It provides cost-effective health care. …
- It allows members to enjoy military discounts. …
- It promotes lifetime bonds.
If you
have been convicted of a felony as an adult or a juvenile for offenses involving violence, domestic violence, illegal drugs
, or sexual misconduct, you will be disqualified from serving in the Navy.
If you're looking for a career that provides stable income, the
military
is a great option. Pay is determined by a set scale based on rank and time in service. Additional financial incentives, such as skill-based or retention bonuses and hazardous duty pay may also be available.
In 2018, an active and enlisted Petty Officer Third Class with under two years of service started at $2,089 a month. According to Glassdoor, the average salary for a Navy SEAL is
$53,450
.
Hull Maintenance Technician
.
E-5
is the pay grade rating for the Hull Maintenance Technician (HT), making it the lowest-paying job on this list. With a base pay of $2,393.40, it is the sixth best-paying job in the Navy.
Years Experience Monthly Basic Pay Yearly Basic Pay | Starting Pay $1,733.10 / mo $20,797.20 / yr |
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To answer your question, there
is no stipend
, no monetary benefits for military spouses. Service members can choose to give a monthly allotment to a spouse or whoever, but the money is deducted from their own pay. It does not come from the Department of the Army or Department of Defense.
Will I Be Paid in Boot Camp?
Yes, your pay starts the day you get to boot camp
. Most new enlisted Sailors start out at the E-1 pay grade, but there are exceptions. You may also be eligible for additional bonuses and allowances.
While in boot camp, a private can expect to earn
$21,420 per year before taxes
. Once a rank of E-5 is achieved, personnel can receive salary increases based on their years of service. The initial pay rate is not high, but a private's expenses will be low.
- Medic. National average salary: $29,879 per year. …
- Operations clerk. National average salary: $14.56 per hour. …
- Avionics technician. National average salary: $33,907 per year. …
- Culinary specialist. …
- Mass communications specialist. …
- Construction mechanic. …
- Electronics technician. …
- Air traffic controller.
Getting to the Navy
Getting into the Navy is not an easy task. Aside from medical and physical standards, there are height and weight standards, criminal
standards
, as well as academic standards. The Navy requires a minimum ASVAB score of 35 to enlist in the regular Navy.
The Navy will require recruits to pass a running fitness test prior to beginning basic training as of Jan. … Navy recruits who fail to meet the requirement will
have 48 hours to retest
. If they fail a second time, they will be sent home. They may be able to reapply with a waiver from Navy Recruiting Command.