As a general rule (there were variations):
Not if they were defending their farms - they turned out to defend their proper.
If they were bent on stealing another city's property, their pay was the spoils of proerty from the defeated.
If they were on an expeditionary force they were paid in order to pay for their food.
Yes, Greek soldiers, particularly those in the city-state of Athens, were paid for their military service. The soldiers received wages and could also be rewarded with spoils of war or bonuses for exceptional valor in battle.
Soldiers... or in greek, Στρατιώτες.
All Roman soldiers were paid. They were professional soldiers.
Yes. Many of the first Buffalo Soldiers were ex-slaves, but they were US soldiers and they were paid in US dollars.
they are called mercanaries or soldiers of fortune
Homer was the Greek poet who wrote about the courage and loyalty of soldiers.
They were paid approximately $13.
Spartan
No, greek slaves did not get paid but if their family was wealthy they could buy them selves out of slavery.
The German soldiers that were paid by the British to fight in the Revolutionary War were called "Hessians".
$100 dollars for every three days of service were paid to their families or directly to the soldiers. Love you.....
Survive to win; the same as all soldiers.
Mercenaries