What Is Military Pay Like? | How Much Will I Make In The Military 2020?

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thank y'all for all the support thus far, it really means a lot to me to see the channel grow each and everyday.

[@Pectures]

Of course! Always going to support and thank you for the video im going to be enlisted real soon

[@thatkidtrin679]

May god continue to bless and protect you ❤️

[@I_L_O_yayo]

i love ur videos they help me so much

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thank you

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thank you🙏🏽

[@combatvet1307]

Good Vid Marine. This Soldier watched this today and I'm just two months out from retirement...got my orders in hand. Good info for those looking to join. Hope they don't make those same mistakes we all did...then again some things never change.

[@goodapples7093]

Need this!!

[@redpill8222]

I would like to thank all men and women who serve in the military to protect our freedoms 🙏🏻❤️

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thank🙏🏽

[@rodneymartin7616]

Trell the Great 🙏👈🏾that is a high five sign

[@JameGoFast]

@@rodneymartin7616 type in thanks see what pops up

[@ChrisLichowicz]

I guarantee you, if you doing it for the money, you're choosing the wrong business. Semper Fi!

[@deewest1472]

That's for damn sure 🤣🤣🤣

[@realpeoplereallife3626]

Thanks brotha, leaving in February

[@gustavobrito5845]

Where to ??

[@hasauny.8499]

same feb 7th

[@keegentilley578]

Tell me how it goes

[@kim_chi1193]

Marines?

[@anthonyshay6725]

Raekwon Huber it’s the 1st, you going to Paris island?

[@Bill-1370]

WOW, I joined in 1981 and my base pay was $425 per month and when I got out in 1992 as a E-6 i was making just over $1600 per month.

[@kodiak3995]

Well inflation

[@briannalopez482]

I like how accurate this is cause I was looking at this yesterday but I was having trouble calculating how much I would be making per month so thank you so much!

[@TrelltheGreat]

Np glad you liked

[@ChrisLichowicz]

In 1979, I think I was making something like $628 a month as a PFC. Low paid bullet stopper!

[@andrewcruz3837]

Hello beautiful

[@jorgebenitez2845]

Maybe you should do a video about uniforms for example, when can u wear them, what kinda of uniforms are there, do you get to keep them. Etc etc.

[@angelicaarroyo7845]

Good idea.

[@bradleysanders88]

Best marine youtuber by far

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thank you so much means a lot

[@NightWing_BRZ]

Active Duty GySgt....glad your making the most out of what you have devil...keep up the hustle and remember it’s not about the pay...it’s about the experience and relationships you build along with making the sacrifice to protect your country that a lot of people either cannot make or aren’t willing too and I believe you know that....keep up the great work and stay motivated, Semper Fi

[@tharpeaddy]

Straight to the point. Thanks boss!

[@jackassqwe2]

I’m E3 active duty. I get $547 every 2weeks with 30% Retirement. Next month I’m going on deployment and that means no State or federal deductions. Also gonna make E4 soon. I joined October 25, 2021 and it helped me more than college.

[@soccerofficial9926]

I’m doing exactly the same thing man

[@miguelsj8755]

Glad to see you grow, much love bro !!

[@TrelltheGreat]

Appreciate it

[@jkbalansagsolidbbm4728]

Hello sir I'm new to your channel, I m so proud to all the military. God bless you always.

[@Daniel-js2dk]

Bro, I’m petrified and excited that I’m leaving for boot camp in June. I’m anxious cause tbh I don’t wanna die for some meaningless war

[@divulgewithchip1099]

True

[@jaimelopez454]

You doing infantry?

[@Daniel-js2dk]

@@jaimelopez454 nah mate, I’m a mechanic but in the fine print of the contract with the Marines it says, “Any job see fit by the kneel of the Marines” which basically means I have to do whatever job they choose for me, so I may go to infantry

[@Daniel-js2dk]

@Physicsx2 same, it it’s cool. I got over it by looking at it at a different perspective. If you join you’re going to be in a family, and not alone .

[@JuztBillz]

@Physicsx2 go air force if you don’t wanna go to combat

[@adhd_with_pennies4867]

Only went to the military just for the experience i didn't care for the pay but when i came out 7 years i was like DAYYYYYYYYUUUUUMMM IS THIS REAL

[@texasred3335]

You should do a video on uniforms.

[@TrelltheGreat]

I got you

[@desperado7228]

Loving the content man keep it up

[@ilymorozie]

Brooo I didn’t know how blessed I was to get paid 4248 a month as a LCPL 😮

[@isaacmartinez5218]

How long had you been in ?

[@ilymorozie]

@@isaacmartinez5218 2 1/2 yrs so far

[@andrewcruz3837]

And your not dead lmao

[@csucujo]

Thanks for the breakdown. Civilian life is cool, but you soon realize how much Uncle Sam took care of you in the military cause you don’t have to pay for rent or utilities. Great video - laterz.

[@dshawnthornton-coles2099]

Thank you for the help definitely needed it

[@daltonloges99]

Thank you, man, my projected shipout is October.

[@JPEReally]

How has it been my man?

[@daltonloges99]

@@JPEReally pretty decent, so far to be honest.

[@lilzumi284]

I’ve Been waiting for this as a Junior PFC

[@TrelltheGreat]

💪🏽

[@christiangarcia6823]

Thank you man, this helped out

[@marcoescobar8578]

The rates are a little higher now as a Pfc you should be getting 2,000 a month with less than 2 yrs

[@ohitsleal]

Not true bro most aren’t seeing $2000 after taxes especially if California is your state residency the state tax takes out a lot

[@Urzik]

I just wanted to ask if you could make a video of hazeing

[@TrelltheGreat]

Sure

[@syrilbrooks7041]

Great video

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thanks!

[@hammurds]

I gross 90k a year and I’m enlisting because the benefits are stupendous. The pay seems just fine considering the things you mentioned at 3:26

[@richardschmitt9479]

I was a E5 over 4 years in 1982. My pay was 870.40 a month.

[@derricktaylor7363]

Gah lee thanks for your service but was that good money at the time ?

[@richardschmitt9479]

Not at all. Left the Marine Corps in 82 was making twice that working in a Chemical plant.

[@sonnywinston4908]

Do a vlog‼️

[@TrelltheGreat]

I got you

[@ShounenRoach]

As a vet, if you KNOW you going to school, join. If you have no support or family to assist you, join. Those are my only reasons i can give

[@andrewcruz3837]

Im enlistin in the marines soon. Currently working in a damn restaurant making $15 an hr. yeah i wanna go to school. But I would have to get 2 jobs and the benifits suck ass for my job . the hustle for $15 i put in minimum work lmao. so joining atleast they would pay for it

[@codyl1880]

Somebody put this man on recruitment duty

[@Rosio6891]

Minimum wage in New York is 15.00

[@Joski3TV]

Picat test next week wish me luck everyone

[@bigactionentertainment8388]

I was making 300$ a day at 19 as a sever

[@TrelltheGreat]

stay where you are lol

[@lyssaland8922]

Hello! So i’ve been thinking about the Marines a lot, I am going to be a freshman in high school soon so it is not the time for me to make a decision. My dad is a Marine and both sides of my family have a history in the military. I really want to end up in the Marines, the only thing that is holding me back is the fact that I am terrified of death. Is there anything that you think you could tell me that would make me more confident about it? Thank you for your service as always 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Kboom0311]

Lyssa Land choose an MOS that isn’t that dangerous there is always the risk of death nothing you can really do about it

[@Jabooty_Williams]

You dont have to be in combat role. You could be a chef, you could be a mechanic, you have alot of choices.

[@willie1456]

I forgot how shitty pay was before becoming an E4 but using minimum wage as a comparison is a shitty because you don't factor in how much more you will work in the military and minimum wage here in Arizona is 12.

[@TrelltheGreat]

Well my man point with that was the fact of how in the long run you'll make more money in the military due to the fact that you won't have to pay for the same expenses

[@codenamelj]

Yeah but that really did pends on where you are and what job you do. You could work way more than in the military because the basic job is like a 9 to 5. In civilian Iife I could be work 16hour shifts sometimes depending on the job and at least in Chicago and Indiana the minimum wage can be that low or $8 or $10

[@reductivefall3]

Short answer, not near enough for what these people go through.

[@TrelltheGreat]

Exactly

[@djtheg6819]

Just a tip. Your math on the minimum wage is a little off. The industry uses "2080" hours as the total hours worked for a a year during a regular 8 hour work day. This is used because there are months with more than 30 days in it. $7.25 x 2080= $15,080

[@a.cummings143]

His math is spot on. Average full time hours for a month are calculated 160hrs/mo (40hrs/wk). 160hrs x 12 mo= 1920hrs worked a year.... multiply min wage $7.25 x 1920= $13,920

[@djtheg6819]

@@a.cummings143 It's not. I always used to do the math like you laid out but the yearly hours worked/paid is actually 2080 hours. It can be a little less or a little more than 2080 depending on how many holidays you are paid for since most holidays fall on a weekend and then you get the Monday off or you work the holiday and get paid for it at the same time.

[@a.cummings143]

@@djtheg6819 if you apply for a loan, line of credit, or even public benefits your income is calculated based on a standard of 4 work week with 40hr/wk period per month. This is to set everyone on the same scale of eligibility if you have a job without paid holidays, are self employed, or work under the table.

[@FadeHook23]

@@a.cummings143 your calculation assuming 160 work hours a month is only true if all months are 28 days in length, hence why your math is off.

[@MarcoelOsito]

In cali 13 is minimum wage

[@TrelltheGreat]

Dang that's a lot but ig it has to be because of the cost of living there

[@Lee-pc8ts]

what abt after i get out? does the military still pay you and have benefits

[@TrelltheGreat]

Depends

[@kiorrr7742]

If you are in jrotc for 4 years in high school will start off as a e-3

[@alifamily371]

Such an underrated KZbinr

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thank you

[@covernoexperience2816]

Who asked 🙄

[@yobamajoe2595]

Do they take the state tax from your state residency? Asking because I live in Texas.

[@TrelltheGreat]

yep

[@colbyunderkofler229]

Ive been thinking about joining the Marines but I want to finish my final year at the 2 year college I go to.(I’m 19) When should I start talking to a recruiter?

[@bradleysanders88]

Now

[@TrelltheGreat]

ASAP

[@colbyunderkofler229]

Trell the Great Thanks so much! Love the vids man.

[@Ty-os6cq]

Appreciate it👍

[@TrelltheGreat]

Np💪🏽

[@tevonbannister8179]

Yeah this is sum I could see myself doing

[@TrelltheGreat]

Go for it

[@___kayed]

Thx I'm hoping to go to usaf

[@giovannihernandez7933]

Would you mind making a video on waivers and what’s the limit on them? Who wouldn’t qualify for them? Please and thank you.

[@landonclark5320]

I have a goal to be like you and graduate in dress blues but I don’t even know how to start to achieve that goal and I have about two months to get prepared for boot camp what advice can you give me? I also love your videos I’m going through as many as I can because they’ve really been a big help.

[@student6820]

Cosco is paying more? 😐

[@NeeeksSF]

Do everyone get paid differently from there MOS? Also Infantry and POGS?

[@tye-.-]

Pay is based off rank so im p sure an E1 in the AF and E1 in the Marines get paid the same and so on

[@TrelltheGreat]

Everyone is on the same pay scale across the entire military. It's all based of your rank

[@NeeeksSF]

Especially while in bootcamp everyone gets paid the same?

[@xslickrickx2103]

This is not as strait forward as is sounds, bare pay is the same for everyone but there is extra pay for certain qualifications like divers, and jumpers. Certain high demand jobs will have signing bonuses or bonuses to re-up.

[@mybut9722]

I got paid for 145k In a year I work for 6 days 24 hours

[@isaacmartinez5218]

For doing what

[@CkChat]

What’s up trell I have a question I have a tattoo on my forearm where your cross is I’m looking to join the marines would my tattoo be a problem? Trying to join

[@TrelltheGreat]

Have you seen my tattoo regulation video?

[@CkChat]

Just watched it .. thanks for the helpful information bro

[@omarysbless3969]

Can You please answer this question, is it true that they let you choose what to work as? Like if i want to join but i want to work in with computers as a hacker or an airplane mechanic? Also is it true that you Don't have to go to war (i don't mind though).

[@TrelltheGreat]

You get whatever job you sign your contract for and there's no war going on right now

[@michelethompson236]

I really wish my son could have seen some of your videos prior to him going into the military I don't know if it would have changed his mind but it definitely would have opened his eyes he did 4 years in the Marine corps and he seems to be unhappy and he still changed person but he seems so depressed the military really did something to my son and has him very depressed now

[@TrelltheGreat]

Well everyone has to take their own path in life and we have to be able to learn. We can’t grow with having to go through things to learn from it

[@estadounidensemexfortuna4481]

The military was probably his escape from family issues and as you noticed it didn’t change him but he feels worse. If you as a parent couldn’t change his mind then a video is not either. Wish your son the best and I hope he finds the correct therapist to help him with his depression.

[@mcbins1993]

Does infantry get hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay ?

[@superbryan50mmm]

I'm a mixologist and I earn approx $4,500+ monthly. I'm planning to join the military for all benefits and "Money" but I'm kinda indecisive after watching this, I'm not married or anything I don't have kids either, do you think it's worth it?? Pls help

[@Sylique]

If you make that kind of money just by yourself… idk if it’s worth it

[@hopeless1093]

It’s not man

[@JameGoFast]

Wtf they take so much out like over half wtf I mean I’m still going in but DAMN

[@mxwells216]

Question! My friend said his per diem is 12, 972 and he is deploying...where is that number coming from??

[@joshbland1445]

Do a video on pets in the military becuase i have a pitt

[@Skaterjessy019]

How much does an E-4 at 6 years would make? I did 6 years NG I am out completely. I would like to re join and I will rejoin as an E-4. How much would my pay be ?

[@bigfootswatching9986]

All that Info is online........type it In.

[@madasspolo2191]

This is a regular job payment if you were in the military or are going to attend I will let you kno I worked regular jobs that pay more than that they have y’all risking y’all life for minimum wage 🤔🤬

[@monclercoat7814]

Quit being an imbecile , most jobs aren’t even physical in the Navy , you have a choice to work (basically a regular day job) all the benefits , you basically live for free (they pay housing , food and for education) you are basically paid to live and eat free while saving majority of your job pay

[@madasspolo2191]

@@monclercoat7814 they should be paid more you don't agree? ima imbeciles because I feel they are not appreciated??

[@monclercoat7814]

@@madasspolo2191 pay increases and if you are financially smart you should be pocketing 80% of your pay anyways , I feel they should be paid more , but the benefits and free housing and food cancel it out

[@ohitsleal]

@@monclercoat7814 true but you can’t lie about the facts that the pay is shit. You can be making money as an e5 at a civilian job like Amazon 25 an hour to be driver but then again you shouldn’t join for the money

[@GETBENT1331]

that money is full profit. no bills. no mortgage, no, rent, no electricity or gas, no food or groceries, no dental, no medical bills its all profit. you can buy a hellcat dodge charger and a house at the end of 4 years. the house is a 0% down payment loan. paid college university schooling for 3 years and 2 more free years another way. when you go to school they buy you a set of tools if you need them for mechanic school or other stuff too.

[@vobenny3026]

How come army in australia get paid 60k+ a year?

[@Alex1OO9]

Do you know how often POGs have to PT or until what rank can you PT on your own?

[@erosderas-roiz1948]

It depends on your unit at most Monday through Friday for like an hour, and not until you’re like a staff sergeant

[@TrelltheGreat]

Just depends on your leadership

[@novusordoseclorum1915]

Bro....I understand you aint gotta pay for room and board on base... but $700 dollars every 2 weeks.....😳I mean can I work a part time job too?

[@ohitsleal]

Idk it’s seem crazy that base pay goes from $2042.70 to $791.35 after tax no way that’s right

[@novusordoseclorum1915]

@@ohitsleal I don't want to spend 90% of my time in camouflage broke as hell. 🤣 Thats depressing!!✨

[@guaranagaucho3071]

@@ohitsleal $2042 is monthly, $791 is biweekly so roughly $1400-1500.

[@limiteci104]

What pay grades are considered headquarters?

[@michaelkelley6339]

Forgot about insurance

[@TrelltheGreat]

💯

[@kbswaggx6933]

500$ in insurance every freakin month . Smh too much .

[@TheGoat-qw6jb]

AND DONT BY A FUCKING MUSTANG WHEN YOU JOIN SAVE AND INVEST YOUR MONEY!

[@TrelltheGreat]

💯

[@dantheasian5060]

Do you need to pay for housing? And if so how much? Keep up the good content big guy 😤💪

[@Dimi421]

Didn't even cover COLA, HDP, or how deployment pay works.

[@TrelltheGreat]

Was just going over the basics

[@bruteforce1996]

Is that really how much you guys get paid for just starting off?! Seems kinda low if you ask me

[@JD-go2qj]

Yeah especially when people are getting millions to play with balls for a living

[@Cesar-kw9ce]

i feel like the pay charts aren’t 100% accurate, I’m in the AF with a littler over 2 years in and i make 1,100 biweekly

[@rades920]

@@Cesar-kw9ce you’re also in for more then 2 years

[@Cesar-kw9ce]

@@rades920 yeah i forgot to add that i get special duty pay too

[@R3dPeel]

You got to understand, the money is not the only thing your getting. The marines comes with a lot of benefits too. They pay for insurance, food, BAH if you're married or have kids. I mean he explained it in the video but you can save that money up and it will sum up to a good amount

[@punisherlol4368]

I make more money working on a warehouse I make 3k a year and I’m joining the marines as an E2 fuck idk if joining the military is enough to pay for my bills

[@josiahoconnor964]

Is this the for the marines or for all branches

[@futhamukka5173]

damn.. idk about the miltary now, i make $900 every two weeks working at taco cabana 😬😬 idk..

[@josephchavez1489]

Same here. I make about $2500 a month working at Walmart 😐

[@MsThaider]

@@josephchavez1489 is it enough for you nd do u have savings at the end or u run out? and how many hrs do u work everyday?

[@guaranagaucho3071]

not having to pay for rent and food allows you to use your income to invest or save. Plus, will taco cabana pay for 100% of college and help you buy a house?

[@AngelHVACR]

Bascially dey finnesin you😭

[@Zenbon111]

Looks like your english teachers finessed you.

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

What your not realizing is the amount of hours you work during the military. A 12 hour day is normal and thats a good day at best. Countless times I’ve spent months working over 14 hours a day. Do you get paid more for working longer hours in the military? Fuck no. If you calculate the hours out and compare it to getting paid hourly we are getting paid severely less than minimum wage

[@ChrisLichowicz]

Some people don't understand salaried employees always get the shaft when figuring out hours worked versus their pay scale. 🤨😳

[@aestheticrichmond8605]

people on salary pay have the same problem. hence why they don’t do overtime.

[@michaelmatos818]

So 2 years in and only 24k a year?

[@corybejarano7088]

I had a friend say right after bootcamp he had about $600-700 ( he said you have to buy stuff ) can you vouche for that ?

[@majinskyon8874]

Yes you do. Just graduated

[@relaxed-teen1643]

@@majinskyon8874 how was bootcamp?

[@jazzadams8928]

Do you still get military checks after 4 years?

[@guaranagaucho3071]

No, you get a pension after 20 yrs served

[@savagekiller9509]

How long do you still have on your contact?

[@TrelltheGreat]

Like 10 months

[@harshbansal7982]

Trell the Great are you re-enlisting ?

[@MSJCustoms]

Largest military budget in the world and still pay soldiers like shit.

[@reallydevious3781]

Do you get paid in cash or is their an option for them to put a certain amount of money in a bank account ?

[@a.j2368]

You never get paid cash everything goes into your bank account

[@malikpalacio3070]

Hey man I think your videos are great 👍🏾 I do have a question tho: what are the rules on hairstyles cause my plan was get waves after bootcamp is that allowed?

[@jakedavid5289]

Yeah African Americans males can have low clean Afro what mos you going for ?

[@TrelltheGreat]

Yeah you can get the waves back after bootcamp bro

[@malikpalacio3070]

Jake David Communication

[@YonWorld]

$500 a week? That’s bold

[@kbswaggx6933]

Every two weeks not every week

[@divulgewithchip1099]

Yon what you doing here

[@YonWorld]

@@divulgewithchip1099 Understanding Money in different fields

[@litgaming8220]

Someone do the math how much do I get paid a day I’m an e2

[@TrelltheGreat]

There's a pay chart online

[@JNunez1994]

Thought pay was weekly,. Bummer

[@aestheticrichmond8605]

bi-weekly which is a little better when it comes to budgeting. imagine getting paid every week? half of us would be broke.

[@traviswhite3488]

Isn’t active duty pay tax free?

[@rachelslaughter5003]

No the base pay is subject to all of the same taxes as civilians

[@TrelltheGreat]

Yes if you're in a tax free environment, like Iran or something on deployment

[@traviswhite3488]

Trell the Great ahhhh so is it only in combat zones that it’s tax free?

[@xslickrickx2103]

It’s the 1st 80k made out side the US, same for civilians. Doesn’t mater if it’s in combat or not. Sorry it was 80k when I was deployed in 2004. After looking it up it’s is now $105,900

[@traviswhite3488]

Eric Cropper so the first $105,000 is tax free, but after it is taxed?

[@ryanmacdonell2877]

Nice

[@TrelltheGreat]

Thanks

[@Goongeengaga]

Im in California making 1000 bi weekly and this aint none

[@ohitsleal]

@wkx lacnation taxes lol a lot of people look up the military pay and they assume that’s what they’re getting but reality it’s not. Example e1 with less than 4 months is making $1650 but after taxes depending where your from (state) comes to $1424 a month bi weekly is $657 a paycheck. I’m from California

[@isaacmartinez5218]

You like the pay ?

[@TrelltheGreat]

It's consistent

[@nakuyacate4828]

you make me wanna join the marines, instead of the army

[@TrelltheGreat]

Go for it

[@championboy8992]

Join the Army coz the promotions in the Army are quick if u compare it with the marines

[@ohkohk9467]

Edgar Ombasa do marine people earn more ?

[@joelmatus9442]

@@championboy8992 I thought the marines were the ones who ranked up the fastest compared to the other branches. Army is definitely second?

[@championboy8992]

@@ohkohk9467 No the pay chart is all the same in all branches if ur an E-5 which is a sergeant they all get payed the same base pay in all the military branches

[@agustin754]

What app do you use to edit your vids?

[@TrelltheGreat]

IMovie

[@tom-dr1ym]

hell of a lot more than 1971

[@guaranagaucho3071]

Inflation

[@ballisticgaming8696]

Personally, I don’t care about how much I’m gonna get paid. I just wanna serve

[@randomvideo1181]

Then why are you watching this video

[@quentin_1893]

That mindset will change quickly lol

[@Crime_pays]

Gei

[@openingshift7070]

@@quentin_1893 It’s also the mindset that’ll help him get through it. Embracing the suck is something very few are willing to do. I’m a PFC and I get paid less than someone working for minimum wage at McDonald’s. It was never about the money. It’s about the love for your country and the will to defend it against anything

[@quentin_1893]

@@openingshift7070 again, that’s what everyone says trust me. You’re gonna think to yourself, “Why tf am I here?” I’d bet money. I’ve already many buddies and myself say the same thing. Everyone wants a war story lol you’ve also been in less than a year. It’ll hit ya eventually

[@Nihlistpunk_CM]

My gosh, that's not much at all :(

[@tae-007]

yea fk that i make more at my day job im good

[@hammurds]

It’s such bs that active duty even have to pay taxes

[@jeffreychavez6047]

How could that possibly be enough money :/

[@Speedemon444]

7.25 an hour?!

[@yourdissapointeddaddy2057]

danny mejia yeah if you live in Ohio 😂