anyone in the navy know the payscale for law?

Chris P · Aug 31, 2006

I was thinking about joining with the navy, and was looking at the pay scale for law enforcement and it seems a little low starting at 1,142.00 as an e1 just comming in? is that about right?

Kevin Palmer · Aug 31, 2006

If you have something special to bring in with you, you can easily get a contract that will bring you in higher or guarantee you the opportunity to move up faster than others since you will have a contract to a school for example.

Dale Carlson · Aug 31, 2006

chris, the payscale's the same across the board for all of the services and all jobs. In other words, E-1 cops, cooks, aircraft mechanics, hull technicians, or whatever all get paid the same, and if there's a like job in another service, they get paid the same, too.

There's a big BUT, though. All of the services have programs that pay bonuses for people (who qualify) who sign up for specific career fields, and those fields differ by service. There's also bonuses for signing up for longer enlistments. The bonuses are not usually paid out in one lump some, but split up and paid on each anniversary date of your enlistment. A recruiter can tell you more, but bring a strong dose of skepticism and reservation with you when you talk to them.

Oh yeah, one more thing. The E-1 pay goes up after 4 months. Guess the bean-counters found a way to save some money, especially from recruits who don't finish basic training.

troy malone · Aug 31, 2006

ask the recruiter if you sign up for more years do you start out with more stripes.. i know the Air Force used to give you E2 if you enlisted for 6 instead of 4 years. also if you have any college . don't forget that is just base pay, you get free room and food.. if you live off base you get a house allowence and money for food.. most people do not enlist for the money..

you definately do not get rich in $$$$$$$, but often rich in other ways.... 21 years in the Air Force did me good... best of luck!!!

troy

Mike Persico · Sep 1, 2006

Have to remember that the $1142.00 is base pay. They are going to feed you, give you a place to sleep and medical care. As time goes by you'll be promoted and get increased responsiblity and more pay. Depending on where your stationed you could qualify for Sea Pay, Hazardous Duty Pay, and there is a whole lot more. If you get married while in the service yoiu'll be entitled to housing allowance. I retired in 2000 after 26 years in the Navy and would gladly do it again. The pay is adequate. It's been said in earlier posts, no one joins the military for the money.