Average Soldier Salary

$32,074
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$258
Bonus
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The average salary for a Soldier is $32,074.
10%
$19k
10%
$32k
50%
$62k
90%
90%
MEDIAN $32,074
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United States (change)
Salary
$19k - $62k
Bonus
$0 - $258
Total Pay
$19k - $61k

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Job Description for Soldier

Soldier Tasks
  • Operate and maintain a wide variety of military equipment.
  • Listen to or interfere with enemy electronic transmissions.
  • Perform a range of duties such as stores accounting, electronic ledger supply and warehousing duties.
  • Cook for personnel in different environments ranging from formal events through to exercises in the field.
  • Participate in classroom lectures and field training in the areas of navigation, field craft, administration, and more.

Popular Employer Salaries for Soldier

Career Paths

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Soldier
Security Guard
Maintenance Technician
More common (> 20%)
Somewhat common (8 - 20%)
Less common (< 8%)

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Pay by Experience Level for Soldier

An early career Soldier with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $25,490 based on 35 salaries. A mid-career Soldier with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $35,000 based on 22 salaries. An experienced Soldier with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $52,381 based on 13 salaries.

Pay Difference by Location

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Years of Experience

This data is based on 70 survey responses.
Early Career
50.0%
Mid Career
31.4%
Experienced
18.6%