The Perks and Salaries of Every Military Rank in the US

Published on July 3, 2022
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E-5s

E-5s have had a long journey to get where they are, and that means they earn more money. These people are called petty officers second class (Coast Guard or Navy), sergeants (Army), and staff sergeants (Air Force and Space Force.) They’ve had over 12 years of training, so they make $43,282.80 each year.

E-5s

E-5s

E-6s

Servicepeople with an E-6 status have served in the military for over 18 years. They tend to make a bigger monthly salary because of all that extra training. Overall, they earn about $51,566.40 every year.

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E-6s

E-6s