u/CheapCommittee1832

Just wanted to show the salaries I experienced in my 20s.

The change from last year, 2025, to 2026, is actually way bigger than it seems. Balancing school, studying, drill, social life, and 40 hrs of work weekly was a major headache. If factoring in school, volunteering for organizations, and studying into working hours, I was pulling closer to 71 hours of work on a weekly basis.

Also no longer in the military, so the drill pay is gone, but I do still have 8 months with the GI Bill, so I will pursue a master's to maximize income and leverage further education for higher earnings.