What are the main factors that influence a Military Personnel's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Military Personnel's salary?

A Military Personnel's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,789 for beginners, reaching about $72,957 at mid-level, and approach $81,591 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Military Personnel?

Military Personnel salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Military Personnel roles are District of Columbia $77,675, California $77,381, Massachusetts $76,349. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Military Personnel roles make?

Salaries for Military Personnel level roles vary by specialization: Military Attorney: $115,657; Military Officer: $102,692; Military Analyst: $93,608; Military Pilot: $89,998; Military Recruiter: $79,481.

How do different companies affect a Military Personnel's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Military Personnel roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Military Personnel Salary in the United States

How much does a Military Personnel make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Military Personnel in the United States is $70,155 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Military Personnel's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,941
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,747 to $80,512
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,003

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Military Personnel Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,512	$6,709	$1,548	$39
Average	$70,155	$5,846	$1,349	$34
25th Percentile	$62,747	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Military Personnel Salaries

A Military Personnel's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Military Personnel Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Military Personnel's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,789
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,303
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $72,957
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,052
Expert (over 8 years): $81,591

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Military Personnel	$67,789
Intermediate Level Military Personnel	$68,303
Senior Level Military Personnel	$72,957
Specialist Level Military Personnel	$81,052
Expert Level Military Personnel	$81,591

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How Do Military Personnel Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Military Personnels. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $77,675.
California: $77,381.
Massachusetts: $76,349.

District of Columbia $77,675

California $77,381

Massachusetts $76,349

Washington $76,069

New Jersey $76,041

Alaska $75,943

Connecticut $74,974

New York $74,582

Hawaii $73,326

Rhode Island $72,736

Maryland $72,337

Minnesota $71,789

Colorado $71,579

Illinois $71,509

Oregon $71,242

Delaware $71,046

New Hampshire $70,922

Virginia $70,646

Pennsylvania $69,839

Nevada $69,432

North Dakota $69,299

Michigan $69,088

Wisconsin $69,011

Vermont $68,857

Texas $68,429

Maine $68,401

Arizona $68,359

Ohio $68,310

Georgia $67,664

Indiana $67,342

Wyoming $67,278

Utah $67,180

Iowa $67,138

Kansas $66,801

Louisiana $66,703

North Carolina $66,668

Missouri $66,654

Florida $66,380

Montana $66,233

Nebraska $66,093

Kentucky $66,016

South Carolina $65,735

Tennessee $65,560

Idaho $65,490

New Mexico $64,977

Oklahoma $64,865

Alabama $64,451

South Dakota $63,757

Arkansas $63,378

West Virginia $63,174

Mississippi $62,564

Top Paying Cities for Military Personnels

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $88,486
San Francisco: $87,616
Oakland: $85,673

San Jose, CA $88,486

San Francisco, CA $87,616

Oakland, CA $85,673

New York, NY $81,302

Queens Village, NY $80,776

Paramus, NJ $80,215

Passaic, NJ $80,145

Bergenfield, NJ $80,075

Stamford, CT $79,969

Huntington, NY $79,899

Newark, NJ $79,443

Bridgeport, CT $79,303

New Brunswick, NJ $79,071

Vallejo, CA $78,924

Middlesex, NJ $78,882

Somerset, NJ $78,819

Petaluma, CA $78,658

Santa Cruz, CA $78,384

Boston, MA $78,244

Monterey, CA $77,893

Fairbanks, AK $77,844

Los Angeles, CA $77,710

Washington, DC $77,675

Seattle, WA $77,549

Santa Rosa, CA $77,535

Juneau, AK $77,332

Orange, CA $77,100

Anchorage, AK $76,974

Anaheim, CA $76,925

Santa Ana, CA $76,820

Nassau, NY $76,777

Long Beach, CA $76,749

Danbury, CT $76,728

Santa Maria, CA $76,490

Everett, WA $76,476

Bremerton, WA $76,132

Trenton, NJ $75,999

Sacramento, CA $75,971

San Diego, CA $75,936

Brockton, MA $75,907

Tacoma, WA $75,879

Santa Barbara, CA $75,781

Lowell, MA $75,501

New Suffolk, NY $75,473

Nashua, NH $75,388

Lompoc, CA $75,276

Ventura, CA $75,206

Stockton, CA $75,185

New Haven, CT $75,045

Atlantic City, NJ $74,862

Hartford, CT $74,708

Modesto, CA $74,673

Poughkeepsie, NY $74,518

New Britain, CT $74,483

Olympia, WA $74,385

Kennewick, WA $74,385

New London, CT $74,371

Norwich, CT $74,350

Lawrence, MA $74,315

Bakersfield, CA $74,119

Riverside, CA $74,020

New Bedford, MA $74,020

Richland, WA $73,950

Portsmouth, NH $73,894

Vineland, NJ $73,880

San Bernardino, CA $73,824

Boulder, CO $73,627

Worcester, MA $73,571

Portland, OR $73,508

Saint Paul, MN $73,424

Minneapolis, MN $73,424

Philadelphia, PA $73,326

Honolulu, HI $72,954

Springfield, MA $72,708

Providence, RI $72,701

Chicago, IL $72,498

Bellingham, WA $72,414

Baltimore, MD $72,337

Chico, CA $72,161

Wilmington, DE $72,042

Pittsfield, MA $71,972

Manchester, NH $71,839

Spokane, WA $71,530

Denver, CO $71,523

Albany, NY $71,193

Troy, NY $71,165

Schenectady, NY $71,018

Burlington, VT $70,863

Portland, ME $70,618

Salem, OR $70,562

Yakima, WA $70,548

Ann Arbor, MI $70,527

Rochester, MN $70,330

Fresno, CA $70,295

Reno, NV $70,295

Milwaukee, WI $70,232

Detroit, MI $70,162

Allentown, PA $70,141

Carson City, NV $70,134

Houston, TX $70,029

Colorado Springs, CO $70,022

Syracuse, NY $69,986

Eugene, OR $69,853

Bismarck, ND $69,769

Gary, IN $69,769

Galveston, TX $69,769

Springfield, OR $69,713

Medford, OR $69,544

Fort Collins, CO $69,516

Austin, TX $69,460

Mesa, AZ $69,313

Phoenix, AZ $69,299

Dallas, TX $69,278

Reading, PA $69,236

Saint Cloud, MN $69,208

Concord, NH $69,145

Madison, WI $69,117

Utica, NY $68,927

Raleigh, NC $68,871

Las Vegas, NV $68,864

Rochester, NY $68,815

Des Moines, IA $68,808

Atlanta, GA $68,696

Battle Creek, MI $68,675

Salt Lake City, UT $68,653

Lancaster, PA $68,548

Champaign, IL $68,534

Harrisburg, PA $68,450

Durham, NC $68,387

Kansas City, MO $68,380

Kansas City, KS $68,366

Fort Worth, TX $68,359

Boca Raton, FL $68,331

Cleveland, OH $68,324

Columbus, OH $68,310

Pittsburgh, PA $68,303

Richmond, VA $68,275

Indianapolis, IN $68,261

Cincinnati, OH $68,169

Petersburg, VA $68,064

Billings, MT $67,910

Lansing, MI $67,910

Huntsville, AL $67,910

Lebanon, PA $67,903

Dayton, OH $67,896

Pueblo, CO $67,896

Appleton, WI $67,875

Buffalo, NY $67,847

Racine, WI $67,812

Charlotte, NC $67,805

Saint Louis, MO $67,784

Springfield, IL $67,756

Elkhart, IN $67,741

York, PA $67,741

Gastonia, NC $67,734

Benton Harbor, MI $67,734

Beaumont, TX $67,692

Lorain, OH $67,678

Toledo, OH $67,650

Binghamton, NY $67,615

Rock Hill, SC $67,608

Rockford, IL $67,573

Fargo, ND $67,538

Elyria, OH $67,538

Flagstaff, AZ $67,489

Fort Lauderdale, FL $67,447

Miami, FL $67,405

Duluth, MN $67,292

Bangor, ME $67,201

Cedar Rapids, IA $67,124

Louisville, KY $67,089

Grand Rapids, MI $67,075

Hialeah, FL $67,068

Casper, WY $66,970

Scranton, PA $66,886

New Orleans, LA $66,865

Virginia Beach, VA $66,858

Akron, OH $66,822

Peoria, IL $66,731

Sarasota, FL $66,717

Green Bay, WI $66,668

Baton Rouge, LA $66,633

Charleston, SC $66,619

Nashville, TN $66,598

Jamestown, NY $66,584

Davenport, IA $66,584

Tucson, AZ $66,549

Cheyenne, WY $66,528

Saint Petersburg, FL $66,507

Tampa, FL $66,493

Omaha, NE $66,479

Port Arthur, TX $66,451

Evansville, IN $66,451

Bradenton, FL $66,423

Santa Fe, NM $66,296

Orlando, FL $66,226

Clearwater, FL $66,149

Canton, OH $66,002

La Crosse, WI $66,002

Grand Forks, ND $65,981

Albuquerque, NM $65,960

Tulsa, OK $65,960

Newport News, VA $65,953

High Point, NC $65,931

Ogden, UT $65,903

Corpus Christi, TX $65,847

Laramie, WY $65,805

Norfolk, VA $65,805

Rock Island, IL $65,763

Saginaw, MI $65,749

Jacksonville, FL $65,742

Salisbury, NC $65,728

Memphis, TN $65,714

Moline, IL $65,679

Fort Myers, FL $65,658

Waterloo, IA $65,567

Spartanburg, SC $65,497

Lincoln, NE $65,461

Fort Wayne, IN $65,447

Birmingham, AL $65,370

Cedar Falls, IA $65,356

Provo, UT $65,349

Springfield, OH $65,342

San Antonio, TX $65,328

Greensboro, NC $65,300

South Bend, IN $65,293

Winston Salem, NC $65,286

Boise, ID $65,265

Savannah, GA $65,216

Muskegon, MI $65,090

Lima, OH $65,005

Lake Charles, LA $64,977

Anderson, IN $64,963

Lexington, KY $64,942

Augusta, GA $64,921

Greenville, SC $64,921

Wichita, KS $64,858

Tuscaloosa, AL $64,858

Columbia, SC $64,795

Bloomington, IN $64,620

Roanoke, VA $64,577

Asheville, NC $64,486

Knoxville, TN $64,367

Shreveport, LA $64,360

Wilmington, NC $64,269

Frankfort, KY $64,136

Oklahoma City, OK $64,086

Chillicothe, OH $64,058

Longview, TX $64,051

Topeka, KS $64,030

Mobile, AL $63,925

Terre Haute, IN $63,897

Erie, PA $63,890

Altoona, PA $63,855

Melbourne, FL $63,834

Amarillo, TX $63,806

Killeen, TX $63,785

Fayetteville, AR $63,729

Sioux Falls, SD $63,680

Chattanooga, TN $63,637

Idaho Falls, ID $63,630

Gainesville, FL $63,483

Portsmouth, OH $63,448

Little Rock, AR $63,434

Lynchburg, VA $63,434

Lafayette, LA $63,406

Youngstown, OH $63,406

Temple, TX $63,378

Daytona Beach, FL $63,364

Clarksville, TN $63,357

Pensacola, FL $63,350

Hopkinsville, KY $63,139

Charleston, WV $63,132

Florence, SC $63,097

Sioux City, IA $63,055

Macon, GA $62,852

Tallahassee, FL $62,845

Fayetteville, NC $62,831

Waco, TX $62,817

Wichita Falls, TX $62,817

Pine Bluff, AR $62,789

Vincennes, IN $62,655

Lubbock, TX $62,627

Great Falls, MT $62,585

Alamogordo, NM $62,578

Abilene, TX $62,522

Rapid City, SD $62,431

Monroe, LA $62,431

Albany, GA $62,389

Huntington, WV $62,382

Jackson, MS $62,375

Greenville, MS $62,368

Parkersburg, WV $62,297

Montgomery, AL $62,283

Johnstown, PA $62,269

Springfield, MO $62,213

Biloxi, MS $62,178

Sumter, SC $62,031

Columbus, GA $62,024

Twin Falls, ID $61,982

Pascagoula, MS $61,891

Kingsport, TN $61,708

Gulfport, MS $61,687

Alexandria, LA $61,456

Fort Smith, AR $61,280

El Paso, TX $61,091

Helena, MT $61,000

Las Cruces, NM $60,775

Harlingen, TX $60,579

Pocatello, ID $60,516

Florence, AL $60,494

Brownsville, TX $60,480

Dothan, AL $60,368

Mcallen, TX $60,333

Columbus, MS $59,814

Altus, OK $59,491

Lawton, OK $59,358

Pierre, SD $59,105

What Skills Can Increase a Military Personnel's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Problem Solving (Mentioned in 5.36% Job Postings): Analyzing and identifying the root cause of problems and applying critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Career Development (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
Business Administration (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): It is the management of all aspects of a business's performance, decisions, and organization. It includes the day to day operations, aspects including finances and human resources, and ensures the company stays aligned to the goal or mission.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Problem Solving	5.36%
Career Development	1.79%
Business Administration	1.19%

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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Military Personnel's salary.

Visio: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Data Integrity: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Python: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Visio	$79,275	13%
Data Integrity	$75,767	8%
Python	$75,066	7%
Sustainability	$74,364	6%
Java	$74,364	6%
Object Oriented Programming	$74,364	6%

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How Education impacts a Military Personnel's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Military Personnels enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Military Personnel with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $72,281 and $77,748).

Military Personnel Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Military Personnel

No Diploma 23.5%

High School 23.5%

Associates 17.6%

Bachelors 41.2%

Masters 17.6%

Doctorate 0.0%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	23.5%
High School	23.5%
Associates	17.6%
Bachelors	41.2%
Masters	17.6%
Doctorate	0.0%

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Military Personnel Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Military Personnel's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$62,747

Average $70,155/year

$80,512

$5,229

Average $5,846/month

$6,709

$1,207

Average $1,349/week

$1,548

$30

Average $34/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,512	$6,709	$1,548	$39
Average	$70,155	$5,846	$1,349	$34
25th Percentile	$62,747	$5,229	$1,207	$30

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Salary Trends for Military Personnel

Salaries for a Military Personnel can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $57,824 in 2023 to around $57,696 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Military Personnel salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Military Personnel Over Time

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2023

$57,824

2024

$58,069

2025

$57,696

2026

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2023	$57,824
2024	$58,069
2025	$57,696
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