The Perks and Salaries of Every Military Rank in the US

Published on June 6, 2022
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O-5s

O-5s make $5,951 to $10,111 per month and are commissioned officers. These include lieutenant colonels (Marines, Space Force, Army, and Air Force) and commanders (Navy or Coast Guard). They’re often paid huge sums of money because they have more experience than others.

O-5s

O-5s

O-4s

Typically, O-4s earn $5,135 to $8,573 per month and are majors (Marines, Army, Space Force, and Air Force) or lieutenant commanders (Coast Guard or Navy). Often, people shift to that rank quickly, even without much experience.

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O-4s

O-4s