How much does a Soldier make in Las Cruces, NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Las Cruces, NM is $41,671. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,364 to $46,529, with most professionals earning between $33,442 and $50,952.

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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 Las Cruces, NM. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $37,364 to $46,529 with the average base salary of $41,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,310 to $48,455 with the average total cash compensation of $42,895.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $41,671 $37,364 - $46,529
Bonus $1,224 $946 - $1,926
Total Pay $42,895 $38,310 - $48,455
* 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 Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Sunland Park, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,738 - $46,995 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE El Paso, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,738 - $46,995 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,485 - $47,926 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $37,838 - $47,120 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Albuquerque, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,567 - $50,518 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
CITY, STATE Rio Rancho, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,437 - $50,357 COMPARE TO Las Cruces, NM
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $29,169 MAXIMUM SALARY $35,920
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $38,491 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,083
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $32,397 MAXIMUM SALARY $45,100
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $38,991 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,174
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $41,771 MAXIMUM SALARY $51,357
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Las Cruces, NM MINIMUM SALARY $33,934 MAXIMUM SALARY $42,476
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About Las Cruces, New Mexico    Las Cruces is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2010 census the population was 97,618, and in 2017 the estimated popul....More

Las Cruces, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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