The average salary for an infantry soldier in California is around $33,532 per year.
Avg Salary
Infantry soldiers earn an average yearly salary of $33,532.
Wages typically start from $27,925 and go up to $55,599.
47% below national average Updated in 2017
Infantry soldier earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level infantry soldier earnings begin at:
$26.73 per hour
$55,599 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level infantry soldier earnings begin at:
$20.03 per hour
$41,654 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level infantry soldier earnings begin at:
$16.12 per hour
$33,532 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level infantry soldier earnings begin at:
$14.20 per hour
$29,538 per year
10th percentile
Starting level infantry soldier earnings begin at:
$13.43 per hour
$27,925 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Infantry soldier salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $37,426 |
| Georgia | $37,084 |
| California | $33,532 |
| North Carolina | $33,488 |
| Texas | $33,142 |
| Tennessee | $32,500 |
| Florida | $27,000 |
| Washington | $27,000 |
How do infantry soldier salaries compare to similar careers?
Infantry soldiers earn 17% less than similar careers in California. On average, they make less than military tactical operations leaders.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Military tactical operations leader salary | $39K |
| Sailor salary | $42K |
| Infantry soldier salary | $34K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)