How much does a Soldier make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Detroit, MI is $48,503. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,490 to $54,158, with most professionals earning between $38,926 and $59,307.

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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 Detroit, MI. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $43,490 to $54,158 with the average base salary of $48,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,592 to $56,400 with the average total cash compensation of $49,928.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,503 $43,490 - $54,158
Bonus $1,425 $1,102 - $2,241
Total Pay $49,928 $44,592 - $56,400
* 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 Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,624 - $54,325 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,601 - $54,296 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,486 - $54,153 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,555 - $54,239 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,900 - $54,669 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,532 - $54,210 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
See salaries for Soldier in locations close to Detroit, MI. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $33,952 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,810
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $44,802 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,803
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $37,709 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,495
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $45,384 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,401
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $46,845 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,771
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $39,498 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,441
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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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