As of 2023, a five-star general in the U.S. military, which is an honorary rank, does not have a specific active salary since there are no current five-star generals. However, a four-star general, the highest active rank, typically earns a base salary of around $15,000 to $20,000 per month, depending on years of service and other factors, totaling approximately $180,000 to $240,000 annually. Additional allowances and benefits can increase total compensation.
The five star general make around 536k- 800k a month.
With all entitlements including housing travel and base pay close to 110,000-140,000
Douglas MacArthur was promoted to the rank of Five Star General on December 18, 1944. This promotion was part of a select group of officers who achieved the highest rank in the United States Army, which was established during World War II. MacArthur's leadership in the Pacific theater significantly contributed to his elevation to this prestigious rank.
No. He was a four star general. He may have become a 5 star general had he lived longer. However, in December of 1945 he was in a car accident and was paralyzed from the neck down. After a few weeks, he succumbed to his injuries. And there were 5 star generals at the time. Eisenhower, Marshall, and MacArthur were all 5 star generals.
No, he ended his career as a four star general.
The five star general make around 536k- 800k a month.
No, General Colin Powell retired as a Four Star General.
no
The last man to be pinned as a five star general was Omar Bradley in 1950.
Omar N. Bradley was the last general to receive five stars.
Dwight D. Eisenhower made it all the way to General of the Army, which is a five star general.
No Patton was a three star general.
yes
General of the Army Omar Bradley
General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold.
No. But as President and Commander in Chief, he commands the US military and all five star Generals there are.
general army is a higher position than general police as general police is two star rank whereas general army has five star rank.