How much does a Soldier make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Soldier in Richmond, VA is $46,819. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,980 to $52,278, with most professionals earning between $37,574 and $57,248.

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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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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 Richmond, VA. The base salary for Soldier ranges from $41,980 to $52,278 with the average base salary of $46,819. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,043 to $54,442 with the average total cash compensation of $48,194.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $46,819 $41,980 - $52,278
Bonus $1,375 $1,063 - $2,164
Total Pay $48,194 $43,043 - $54,442
* 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 Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,972 - $53,514 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,972 - $53,514 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,850 - $50,870 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,850 - $50,870 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,602 - $50,562 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,625 - $50,591 COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Army Soldier LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $32,773 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,358
JOB TITLE Enlisted Soldier LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $43,247 MAXIMUM SALARY $52,900
JOB TITLE Infantry Soldier LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $36,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $50,672
JOB TITLE Marine Soldier LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $43,808 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,373
JOB TITLE Combat Soldier LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $46,845 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,771
JOB TITLE Us Army Soldier LOCATION Richmond, VA MINIMUM SALARY $38,126 MAXIMUM SALARY $47,725
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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

Richmond, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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