US NAVY OFFICER vs MARINE OFFICER BASE PAY

ANNUAL

1910 - USN pay range is shore duty (left) or sea duty (right)

1942 - USN pay range is based on base periods:

  • 1 - Admiral thru Captain
  • 2 - Commander thru Ensign
  • 3 - Warrant Officer

The figures do not reflect adjustments for longevity.

USN USMC 1910 1918

1942 - October

Rank

USN USMC USN USMC USN
Admiral

Vice Admiral

13,500 - 14,800

 

10,000

9,000

8,000 8,000

8,000

Rear admiral Maj-Gen commandant 6,000 - 8,800 8,000 8,000 (1st 9)

 

6,000 8,000 (1st half)

 

6,000 (2nd 9) 6,000 (2nd half)
Captain

Commander

Lt Commander

Lieutenant

Colonel

Lt Col

Major

Capt

4,000 - 5,500

3,500 - 4,950

3,000 - 4,400

2,400 - 3,696

4,000

3,500

3,000

2,400

4,000

3,500

3,000

2,400

4,000

3,500

3,000

2,400

4,200

3,500 - 4,000

3,000 - 3,500

2,400 - 3000

Lieutenant       .  (jr grade) 1st Lt  2,000 - 3,080 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 - 2,400

Ensign

2nd Lt

1,700 - 2,618

1,700

1,700

1,700

1,800 - 2,000