How much does a Marine Infantry make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Marine Infantry in the United States is $86,692. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $54,555 to a high of $105,876, with most professionals earning between $69,870 and $96,733.

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Marine Infantry Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Marine Infantry Salary $54,555 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Marine Infantry Salary $69,870 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Marine Infantry Salary $86,692 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Marine Infantry Salary $96,733 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Marine Infantry Salary $105,876 US March 01, 2025
25% $69,870 10% $54,555 90% $105,876 75% $96,733 $86,692 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Marine Infantry ?

Marines, also known as naval infantry, are typically an infantry force that specializes in the support of naval and army operations at sea and on land and air, as well as the execution of their own operations. In many countries, the marines are an integral part of that state's navy. In others, it is a separate organization altogether, such as in the United States, where the Marine Corps falls under the US Department of the Navy, yet it operates independently (and similarly the UK's Royal Marines come under Her Majesty's Naval Service). Marines can also fall under a country's army like the Trou...

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86692
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Marine Infantry in the United States. The base salary for Marine Infantry ranges from $69,870 to $96,733 with the average base salary of $86,692. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,870 to $96,733 with the average total cash compensation of $86,692.

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