Pay Information
Today’s army pay is not only competitive, it exceeds what many private sector companies are willing to pay. In fact, a man or woman fresh out of high school with no prior work experience would have a very hard time finding a job that starts out paying much more than minimum wage. Working 40 hours a week at a minimum wage job would earn you less than half of what the army will pay you.
Not only is the starting pay exceptional compared to civilian pay, you’ll get a nice raise after you complete your initial training. When you consider how much you would have to pay to receive the training the army provides for free, the monetary advantages of joining the army become even more apparent.
The government isn’t out to make a profit. They have no board of directors to impress with a hefty profit at the end of the year. No stock holders expecting a return on their investment. They also know the value of a trained soldier. And they’re willing to pay for it.
Without a college education, the job prospects are limited to low paying positions with little or no chance of advancement. But the army is willing to give free on the job training while paying you a good salary. It’s like having your cake and eating it too.
