Base pay for an enlisted service member in their first six months comes out to less than $20,000 per year. But troops earn increases as they advance in rank and gain experience. The highest ranking enlisted Marine, Sgt. Military officer pay is much higher.

What the easiest job in the military?

From a former Infantry Marine’s perspective, and looking at the number of jobs available in the Corps, I would have to say Musician (MOS 5526) is the easiest job in the Marine Corps. The Air Force has two band positions.

How much money does the US spend on the military?

Military expenditure in real terms is important since the absolute level of expenditure matters for the outcome of war. The US spending 10% of its GDP fighting a war is likely to defeat a low or middle income country spending 50% or more of its GDP.

How old is the average person in the US military?

Roughly two-thirds of all DOD active-duty military personnel were ages 30 or younger in 2015. Only about one-in-ten (9%) were older than 40. Even so, since the military draft ended in 1973, the average age of officers and enlisted personnel has increased. The average military officer was roughly 34.5 years old in 2015, up from 32.1 in 1973.

What is the total number of military personnel?

The number of military personnel in the reserve forces that are not normally kept under arms, whose role is to be available to mobilize when necessary. The number of personnel in paramilitary forces: armed units that are not considered part of a nation’s formal military forces. The total number of active, reserve, and paramilitary personnel.

How much money does the average American make per year?

Here’s the median amount Americans earn at every age, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the second quarter of 2019. Click chart to expand. Here’s a closer look at the data: 16 to 19 years: $460 weekly/$23,920 annually. 20 to 24 years: $589 weekly/$30,628 annually.