How much does a Soldier make in Gary, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Gary, IN is $47,963. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,005 to $53,559, with most professionals earning between $38,491 and $58,654.

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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

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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 Gary, IN. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $43,005 to $53,559 with the average base salary of $47,963. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,094 to $55,770 with the average total cash compensation of $49,372.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $47,963 $43,005 - $53,559
Bonus $1,410 $1,089 - $2,211
Total Pay $49,372 $44,094 - $55,770
* 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 Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,005 - $53,559 COMPARE TO Gary, IN 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,635 - $55,589 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,627 - $54,334 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,687 - $55,654 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,697 - $54,421 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,687 - $55,654 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $33,586 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,357
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $44,188 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,061
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $37,270 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,881
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $44,844 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,713
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $46,916 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,870
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $38,941 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,753
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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