How much do ex military contractors make?

Military Contractor Salary

	Annual Salary	Weekly Pay
Top Earners	$110,000	$2,115
75th Percentile	$74,500	$1,432
Average	$61,955	$1,191
25th Percentile	$37,000	$711

Do you have to be ex military to be a contractor?

If you’re unable to join the military, you can still provide service to the country as a private military contractor. While many positions require military experience, some private military contractor jobs require no experience in the military.

Do retired generals still work for defense contractors?

Nearly three quarters of high-ranking US generals cash in on their military experience by working for defense contractors after retiring, often still advising the Department of Defense and creating a potential bias in the government.

How much does the average military member make a year?

This is a list of the typical pay for military ranks, from entry-level Army privates who make $20,172 a year to Air Force generals who bring home $189,600. Base pay for an enlisted service member in their first six months comes out to less than $20,000 per year.

Are military contractors different from regular servicemembers?

Although they do receive higher compensation than regular servicemembers, military contractors are different in almost all other respects.

How much do private military contractors make for the CIA?

Reliable and detailed statistics are hard to find, mostly because many private military contractors work for the CIA and all aspects of their agreements are confidential. Nevertheless, most contractors earn between $300 and $750 a day, or between $9,000 and $22,500 per month.

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