What kind of salary range I can expect in the army as a fresh high school graduate?
Answer Stefan: http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/militarypaytables/2009MilitaryPayTables.doc That link will send you to a pay table that will show you your salary. It is subject to some conditions, though, that I will detail next. First, most people joining the Army would enlist as a grade E-1, but some things, such as Eagle Scout or college credits, will allow them to enter into the service at a higher rank. If you join as an E-1 your pay, according to the table, for the first 4 months would be $1294.50 per month less federal, state, and FICA taxes. Once you achieve 4 months in service your pay would rise to $1399.50. You would then gain a raise based on time, or promotions, or both. Usually an E-1 makes E-2 in 6 months. That means you’ll be given another raise to $1568.70. That is the taxable part of your pay. Other parts of your pay that you may or may not get, depending on job, location, and married/kids status, would include: Housing allowance: Normally junior Soldiers stay in the b
