<p>There is only ONE pay scale for all branches of the military regardless of how you obtain a commission. </p>
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<p>Upon entering as an 0-1, base pay is about 29,000 and military base pay caps out by law at about 152,000 and that’s at the rank of a senior General Officer with about 32-35 years active duty service. If you are looking to make money while serving in the military, it’s not going to happen, but…the unique lifestyle and the fact that one is serving his/her country AND the experience gained (especially leadership and management) can be a benefit in the civilian sector, which makes it worthwhile for most.</p>