The US Marine Corps Reserves is the reserve force of the US Marine Corps.
Reservists are called upon during times of national emergency, a need for humanitarian relief, or to support major combat operations.
It was founded on August 29, 1916, and as of 2023, retains a force of approximately 40,000 personnel.
Like other branches of the US Military, the par for reservists is based on 4 drills (i.e. a drill weekend), as well as rank and time in service.
See the USMC pay charts for both enlisted and officers below.
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Marine Corps Reserve Pay Chart For 2023 – Enlisted
Under 6 Years
| Pay Grade | Less than 2 Years | Over 2 Years | Over 3 Years | Over 4 Years | Over 6 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 (less than 4 months) | $236.40 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| E-1 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 |
| E-2 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 |
| E-3 | $301.32 | $320.28 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 |
| E-4 | $333.80 | $350.88 | $369.88 | $388.64 | $405.24 |
| E-5 | $364.04 | $388.56 | $407.36 | $426.56 | $456.52 |
| E-6 | $397.40 | $437.32 | $456.64 | $475.40 | $494.92 |
| E-7 | $459.44 | $501.44 | $520.68 | $546.04 | $565.96 |
Years 8 – 16
| Pay Grade | Over 8 Years | Over 10 Years | Over 12 Years | Over 14 Years | Over 16 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 |
| E-2 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 |
| E-3 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 |
| E-4 | $405.24 | $405.24 | $405.24 | $405.24 | $405.24 |
| E-5 | $487.80 | $513.56 | $516.64 | $516.64 | $516.64 |
| E-6 | $538.96 | $556.12 | $589.32 | $599.48 | $606.84 |
| E-7 | $600.08 | $619.32 | $653.40 | $681.80 | $701.16 |
| E-8 | $660.96 | $690.20 | $708.28 | $729.96 | $753.44 |
| E-9 | N/A | $807.40 | $825.72 | $848.76 | $875.84 |
Years 18 – 26
| Pay Grade | Over 18 Years | Over 20 Years | Over 22 Years | Over 24 Years | Over 26 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 | $255.68 |
| E-2 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 | $286.56 |
| E-3 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 | $339.68 |
| E-4 | $405.24 | $405.24 | $405.24 | $405.24 | $405.24 |
| E-5 | $516.64 | $516.64 | $516.64 | $516.64 | $516.64 |
| E-6 | $606.84 | $615.52 | $615.52 | $615.52 | $615.52 |
| E-7 | $701.16 | $721.80 | $729.76 | $756.60 | $771.00 |
| E-8 | $753.44 | $795.84 | $817.36 | $853.92 | $874.20 |
| E-9 | $875.84 | $903.32 | $947.04 | $984.20 | $1,023.16 |
30+ Years
| Pay Grade | Over 30 Years | Over 34 Years | Over 38 Years | Over 40 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-8 | $942.64 | $942.64 | $942.64 | $942.64 |
| E-9 | $1,136.92 | $1,193.84 | $1,253.64 | $1,253.64 |
Marine Corps Reserve Pay For 2023 Chart – Officer
Under 6 Years
| Pay Grade | Less than 2 Years | Over 2 Years | Over 3 Years | Over 4 Years | Over 6 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $484.96 | $504.80 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 |
| O-2 | $558.76 | $636.36 | $732.92 | $757.68 | $773.24 |
| O-3 | $646.64 | $733.04 | $791.12 | $862.64 | $904.04 |
| O-4 | $735.52 | $851.36 | $908.28 | $920.84 | $973.56 |
| O-5 | $852.44 | $960.28 | $1,026.72 | $1,039.24 | $1,080.76 |
| O-6 | $1,022.56 | $1,123.36 | $1,197.08 | $1,197.08 | $1,201.68 |
| O-7 | $1,348.40 | $1,411.04 | $1,440.04 | $1,463.12 | $1,504.80 |
Years 8 – 16
| Pay Grade | Over 8 Years | Over 10 Years | Over 12 Years | Over 14 Years | Over 16 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 |
| O-2 | $773.24 | $773.24 | $773.24 | $773.24 | $773.24 |
| O-3 | $949.40 | $978.68 | $1,026.83 | $1,052.08 | $1,052.08 |
| O-4 | $1,030.16 | $1,100.64 | $1,155.40 | $1,193.48 | $1,215.46 |
| O-5 | $1,105.52 | $1,160.08 | $1,20.24 | $1,251.96 | $1,331.04 |
| O-6 | $1,253.16 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.04 | $1,331.66 | $1,458.16 |
| O-7 | $1,546.04 | $1,593.68 | $1,641.16 | $1,688.88 | $1,838.64 |
Years 18 – 26
| Pay Grade | Over 18 Years | Over 20 Years | Over 22 Years | Over 24 Years | Over 26 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 | $610.24 |
| O-2 | $773.24 | $773.24 | $773.24 | $773.24 | $773.24 |
| O-3 | $1,052.08 | $1,052.08 | $1,052.08 | $1,052.08 | $1,052.08 |
| O-4 | $1,228.04 | $1,228.04 | $1,228.04 | $1,228.04 | $1,228.04 |
| O-5 | $1,368.72 | $1,405.96 | $1,448.24 | $1,448.24 | $1,448.24 |
| O-6 | $1,532.48 | $1,606.72 | $1,649.00 | $1,691.84 | $1,774.76 |
| O-7 | $1,965.04 | $1,965.04 | $1,965.04 | $1,965.04 | $1,975.16 |
30+ Years
| Pay Grade | Over 30 Years | Over 32 Years | Over 34 Years | Over 36 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-6 | $1,810.20 | $1,810.20 | $1,810.20 | $1,810.20 |
| O-7 | $2,014.68 | $2,014.68 | $2,014.68 | $2,014.68 |
Marine Corps Reserve Pay For 2023 Chart – Warrant Officers
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Under 6 Years
| Pay Grade | Under 2 Years | Over 2 Years | Over 3 Years | Over 4 Years | Over 6 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $474.00 | $525.08 | $538.76 | $567.76 | $602.00 |
| W-2 | $540.04 | $591.12 | $606.80 | $617.64 | $652.64 |
| W-3 | $610.36 | $635.72 | $661.88 | $670.36 | $697.64 |
| W-4 | $668.32 | $718.84 | $739.48 | $759.76 | $794.76 |
Years 8 – 16
| Pay Grade | Over 8 Years | Over 10 Years | Over 12 Years | Over 14 Years | Over 16 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $625.52 | $676.08 | $709.16 | $741.56 | $767.08 |
| W-2 | $707.04 | $734.08 | $760.60 | $793.08 | $818.48 |
| W-3 | $751.44 | $807.44 | $833.84 | $864.36 | $895.76 |
| W-4 | $829.36 | $864.40 | $917.04 | $963.24 | $1,007.20 |
Years 18 – 26
| Pay Grade | Over 18 Years | Over 20 Years | Over 22 Years | Over 24 Years | Over 26 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $790.56 | $819.12 | $819.12 | $819.12 | $819.12 |
| W-2 | $841.44 | $868.96 | $887.00 | $901.36 | 901.36 |
| W-3 | $952.32 | $990.44 | $1,013.20 | $1,037.52 | $1,070.60 |
| W-4 | $1,043.24 | $1,078.36 | $1,129.80 | $1,172.20 | $1,220.48 |
| W-5 | N/A | $1,188.28 | $1,248.50 | $1,293.48 | $1,343.12 |
30+ Years
| Pay Grade | Over 30 Years | Over 34 Years | Over 38 Years | Over 40 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-4 | $1,244.84 | $1,244.84 | $1,244.84 | $1,244.84 |
| W-5 | $1,410.40 | $1,480.80 | $1,555.00 | $1,555.00 |
Conclusion
As you can see, the pay for reserve forces in the US military isn’t very high. With that said, the time commitment required is also not very long.
You’re certainly not going to get rich being a reservist in the Marine Corps, but you’ll definitely gain a sense of purpose.
On top of that, you’ll be serving our country, and that alone doesn’t have a price tag.
Check out our links below to see the pay for reserves in other branches, as well as info on the military reserves in general.
See Also
Military Reserves: Details On All 5 Branches Of The Reserves
Levi served in the Marine Corps as a heavy equipment operator from 2007-2011. He deployed to Iraq in 2008 where he convoyed heavily around the Anbar province with a myriad of units. Following the Iraq deployment, Levi was assigned to various detachments who travelled and worked around Southeast Asia. He is now a freelance writer and outdoor enthusiast who spends much of his year traveling between campsites around the country.
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