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US Department of Defense Soldier salary in the United States

Average salary
$33,000/yr
Based on 20,623 income tax records
$19,000
$74,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$28K
 
$37K
 
$53K
 
$57K
 
$59K
$19,000
$74,000
How much do Soldiers make?
The average total salary for a US Department of Defense Soldier is $33,000 per year. This is based on data from 20,623 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Soldier and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Soldier salary can vary between $19,000 to $74,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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US Department of Defense Soldier salary by location

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US Department of Defense Soldier demographics

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58% are single
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42% are married
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33% have kids
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24% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for US Department of Defense Soldiers

20,623 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a soldier in the United States is $33,000 per year. Soldier salaries in the United States can vary between $19,000 to $74,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 20,623 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as soldier.
The following cities offer the highest salaries for soldiers in the United States: Richmond Metro Area, VA ($43,000 a year), Columbus Metro Area, GA ($42,000 a year), and Columbia Metro Area, SC ($42,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.