Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade Detail

The March 2008 analysis of the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation and the Military Officers Association of America are at odds as to whether there is a gap between civilian and military pay. There are certainly differences in the way the two groups are paid.

The U.S. Navy's primary mission is to "maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas." To that end, it pays its personnel a competitive salary that includes benefits unavailable in civilian life. The compensation is small reward for the hazardous duties undertaken by the enlisted men and women.

The U.S. Navy uses the same pay tables applicable to all Armed Forces personnel. These tables divide pay into three broad categories: enlisted, warrant officers and officers. Within each category are grades based on rank, with increases that can depend on years of experience. However, it is possible to jump grades with minimum time. For example, going from grade E-1 to E-2 takes about nine months, from E-2 to E-3 takes another nine months and from E-3 to E-4 takes six more months. The actual amounts in the tables are updated every year or so, depending on the budgets allocated by Congress.

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade

Military Pay Grade