Marine Ranks – Rite of Passage
The Marines have earned their fierce reputation on the battlefield and the Marine Ranks signify their commitment and shows that each person who has achieved greatness in the military has earned the respect to carry their rank’s great responsibility by proving their leadership. As with all branches of the military there is a chain of command in the Marines. Each rank up has to be proven with great fortitude so that those who are under their chain of command will know they have deserved it.
The pay grade for Marines is increased with rank as befitting of their greater responsibilities along with the time spent in active duty status. The marine ranks and pay scale starts around approximately $1500.00 per month for enlisted men of E-1 Private status with less than two years experience. It can go to nearly $15,000 per month for O-7 to O-10 status as limited by the Level II Executive Schedule. There are also various payments in addition to the pay scale such as Hazardous Duty, Combat pay, as well as allowances for clothing and housing.
