re: #791 jaunte

Yes, the chart is labeled Federal Civilian vs. Private Industry, so low paying Federal jobs (military) are not included, and maybe “industry” doesn’t include some of the highest paying civilian jobs, either.

While some military jobs, primarily enlisted personnel, are low paying. I know from personal experience that officer pay is pretty good. A lot of my benefits are not taxed, BAH for example, and I have excellent medical coverage for myself and my family. According to MOAA, there is still roughly a 3.6% pay gap between military and civillian pay but Congress gives the military a 0.5% raise each year in addition to civillian raises to try and close that gap.