As an E-5 with 8 yrs of service, I get about $2100 base pay, $560 for housing and $240 for food per a month. Not to mention full health benefits and a $460 a year clothing allowance
when i got out in 1993 with the same rank and time in service, i was getting $1475 (i think) $320BAQ and $190 something for BAS. my clothing allowance was about $300 or so...
My friend who is in the primary reserve, was paid $30 just for going for half an hour to get fitted for his uniform. He even got paid for attending a rememberance day parade.
