How much does a Soldier make in Houston, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Houston, TX is $48,263. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,274 to $53,890, with most professionals earning between $38,733 and $59,013.

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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $43,274 to $53,890 with the average base salary of $48,263. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,371 to $56,120 with the average total cash compensation of $49,680.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $48,263 $43,274 - $53,890
Bonus $1,418 $1,096 - $2,230
Total Pay $49,680 $44,371 - $56,120
* 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 Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,739 - $54,468 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,939 - $54,717 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,846 - $52,111 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,996 - $51,053 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,097 - $48,688 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,433 - $52,842 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
See salaries for Soldier in locations close to Houston, TX. 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 Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $33,784 MAXIMUM SALARY $41,603
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $44,580 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,531
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $37,522 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,235
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $45,159 MAXIMUM SALARY $58,111
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $46,845 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,771
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Houston, TX MINIMUM SALARY $39,302 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,196
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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