Pay GradeYears of ServiceOver 18Over 20Over 22Over 24Over 26O-10 "4 Star"
See Note 115401154761579716358O-9 "3 Star"13470136641394414433
Pay GradeYears of ServiceOver 30Over 34Over 38Over 40O-10 "4 Star"171761803518936Time forO-9 "3 Star"151551591316709Retirement!
With all entitlements including housing travel and base pay close to 110,000-140,000
See related link 'US Military Basic Pay Chart 2010 - Officers' at the bottom. A General (four stars) is pay grade O-10.
yes because he put his life at risk
The salary depends on the general's years of service. Excluding taxes and special pay (such as whether or not the general is in a hazardous area or is being shot at!) the salary is about $15,261.46/month to $18,765.59/month (per the 2010 Pay Scale - a 3.9% increase over the 2009 Pay Scale).
A one-star or Brigadier General (O-7) with over 8 years time in service annual pay is $110,700. A four-star or General (O-10) with over 38 years of service is supposed to be $230,880 per year (or $19,240 per month) but their salaries are limited to $14,975.10 by Level II of the Executive Schedule) or $179,700 per year.
One should expect to pay at least $100 for a 3 star hotel in New York City.
The pay of a retired four-star general in the US Army is determined by the years of service and the retired pay base. For each year of service, the retired pay base is multiplied by a percentage, ranging from 50% for 20 years up to 100% for 40 years. Assuming you have 37 years of service, your retired pay would likely be a percentage of the retired pay base, depending on the specific details of your service.
The closest I'm finding is an 010 General. After 20 years in the service their base pay is $155,556.00 after 26 years $165,232.80
A four star Army General earns the military pay grade of "0-10″. The 0-10 base salary for someone with 38 cumulative years of service is $19,566.97 per month, or $234,803.64 annually.
As of 2023, a four-star general in the U.S. military can receive a retirement pay that is approximately 75% of their highest three years of basic pay, which can be around $200,000 or more annually, depending on their pay grade and years of service. The exact amount can vary based on factors such as time in service and any changes to military pay scales. Additionally, retired generals may receive various benefits and allowances, which can further enhance their overall retirement compensation.
Military pay rates are based on years of service, and are a matter of public record. See the link below for the complete chart.The minimum pay for an O-10 (5-star admiral or general) with 20 years service is $14,975.10 per month. They also get a quarters allowance, and normally receive some specialty pay such as flight pay or hazardous duty pay.
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