How much does a Soldier make in Dayton, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Dayton, OH is $46,675. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,850 to $52,121, with most professionals earning between $37,457 and $57,079.

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What is a Soldier?

A Soldier is one who fights as part of an army. A Soldier can be a conscripted or volunteer enlisted person, a non-commissioned officer, or an officer....

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Soldier in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Soldier in Dayton, OH. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $41,850 to $52,121 with the average base salary of $46,675. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,910 to $54,273 with the average total cash compensation of $48,047.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $46,675 $41,850 - $52,121
Bonus $1,372 $1,060 - $2,152
Total Pay $48,047 $42,910 - $54,273
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,677 - $51,906 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,276 - $50,161 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,846 - $52,116 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Cincinnati, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,019 - $52,331 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,019 - $52,331 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
CITY, STATE Columbus, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,105 - $52,439 COMPARE TO Dayton, OH
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Dayton, OH MINIMUM SALARY $32,684 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,247
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Dayton, OH MINIMUM SALARY $43,001 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,609
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Dayton, OH MINIMUM SALARY $36,269 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,488
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Dayton, OH MINIMUM SALARY $43,640 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,164
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Dayton, OH MINIMUM SALARY $46,916 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,870
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Dayton, OH MINIMUM SALARY $37,896 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,444
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About Dayton, Ohio    Dayton (/ˈdeɪtən/) is the sixth-largest city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County. A small part of the city extends into Gree....More

Dayton, Ohio  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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