Army National Guard Salary
The Army National Guard offers a way for citizens of the United States to still join the Armed Forces while remaining home with a regular day job. These soldiers work alongside normal civilians every day and are called to active duty as needed by the government. The pay scale of enlisted and commissioned soldiers in the National Guard is similar to the pay of other military branches. Pay is based on rank and overall experience.
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Active Duty Enlisted
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Active duty pay for enlisted members of the National Guard varies by rank and years of service. For example, as of January 2010 those with the rank of private first class or E-3 earn a monthly salary between $1,706 and $1,923. Moving up the ranks means moving up the pay scale. An active duty National Guard sergeant's monthly salary ranges between $2,061 and $2,925. The highest enlisted rank of sergeant major or E-9 earns a monthly salary between $4,571 and $7,096 when on active duty.
Active Duty Officer
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Active officers range in rank from warrant officers, who supervise training schedules and conduct training exercises for soldiers, to commissioned officers who occupy direct leadership positions. Warrant officers have five total ranks, with monthly salaries ranging from as low as $2,684 at the lowest WO-1 rank to $8,803 at the W-5 or chief warrant officer rank. The lowest commissioned officer rank, second lieutenant, earns a monthly salary between $2,746 and $4,289. The highest National Guard commissioned rank of general or O-10 earns a monthly salary between $15,401 and $18,936.
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Drill Pay
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Members the Army National Guard who are on inactive duty are required to drill for two days each month. This training keeps soldiers fresh and ready for duty should the need arise. Service members are compensated for attending these mandatory monthly training sessions based on rank and experience. For example, as of January 2010 a private first class earned between $227 and $256 per two days of drill duty. A sergeant major earned between $609 and $946 during that same period. Officers do not attend two-day drill exercises.
Annual Training Pay
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For two weeks every year all inactive National Guard soldiers are required to attend annual training to sharpen skills and refresh knowledge of military procedure. All inactive enlisted soldiers are required to attend these training sessions. Officers do not attend these training exercises. Compensation is determined by rank and experience. For example, as of January 2010 a National Guard staff sergeant earned between $1,050 and $1,625 for two weeks of annual training.
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