How Does the National Guard Pay Scale Work?
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Working for the National Guard
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A career in the National Guard Reserves can be rewarding and adventurous and also be the source of a steady paycheck. There are many benefits offered when you enlist in the National Guard, such as an opportunity to have your education paid for and a pretty impressive salary.
Variations in Pay
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The pay scale of the National Guard varies depending on your class and there are also bonuses and incentive pay for certain tasks and duties. For instance, a newly enlisted Private E1 makes up to $800 for annual training but a 4-star General can make nearly $10,000 for annual training. In conjunction with the annual salary, there are a variety of special payments like Active Duty pay, which is essentially double of the annual training salary.
Other Benefits
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In the long run, having a career in the National Guard can be very rewarding, especially if you achieve higher ranks while serving your term. The higher rank you are and the more experience you earn, the more you get paid. National Guard enlistees can expect to draw regular paychecks from Drill Pay. Essentially 2 days of Drill Duty can earn anywhere from $200 to $2,000, which really adds up.
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