How much does a new recruit (E-1) make now? In July’63 it was $69. per month. I know that was 60 years ago but that was a piddling amount even back then.
2022 monthly pay
E1 - 1695.00 ... 1833.30 @ 4 mos. svc.
E2 - 2054.70
E3 - 2160.60 ... 2435.70 @ 3 yrs. svc.
E4 - 2393.40 ... 2905.50 @ 6 yrs. svc.
E5 - 2610.30 ... 3704.40 @ 12 yrs. svc.
E6 - 2849.40 ... 4413.30 @ 18 yrs. svc.
E7 - 3294.30 ... 5921.10 @ 26 yrs. svc.
E8 8 yrs svc: 4739.10 ... 6759.00 @ 30 yrs. svc.
E9 10 yrs svc: 5789.10 ... 8988.90 @ 38 yrs. svc.
FY 2023, $1,636 per month minus any BAS which is $450 per month. Housing depends on location. Generally no recruit rates BAS because in boot camp you eat in dining facilities. Promotion to E-2 base pay jumps up $200.