average private pay
A Private is a enlisted soldier in the United States Army at DoD paygrade E-1. A Private receives a monthly basic pay salary starting at $1,567 per month, with raises up to $1,567 per month once they have served for 2 or less years. In addition to basic pay, Privates may receive additional pay allowances for housing and food, as well as special incentive pay for hostile fire and dangerous duties. Including the most common pay allowances, the average total compensation for a Private may range from $36,042.70 to $36,042.70 per year as of 2016. Army Private Basic Pay Table for 2016. In addition to Basic Pay, a Private may be eligible to receive several types of allowances and incentive pay.