Marine Pay

Basic pay increases each year. In 2009, all service members received a pay raise of 3.9 percent effective Jan. 1. Under that raise, basic pay starts at $1,399.50 per month for enlisted members with less than four years of service. Here a few ways that you can earn pay within the Marine Corps.

• Enlisted Pay - during training or any time you're deployed.
• Drill Pay - Rates shown are for four drills, a typical weekend.
• Retired Pay - Retirement pay for 20 + years.
• Incentive and Special Pay - Pay and Incentives offered depending on field and location.
• Marine Corps Sea Pay - All Navy and Marine Corps personnel entitled to basic pay and serving on sea duty are entitled to career sea pay.
• Military Pay Overview - General Pay and allowances through the Military Service.

Note: Each service offers a bonus for enlistment and re-enlistment. What they offer now:

Enlistment Bonuses: Marine Corps " Up to $15,000
Selective re-enlistment bonuses Marine Corps " Up to $90,000