Military pay for those in training status is considered low compared to those on active duty. Once you've served more than four months, your pay goes up depending on what rank you were given when you enter basic training.
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Note: Basic pay rate shown in table above for E-1 with 4 months or more of active duty. Basic pay for an E-1 with less than 4 months of active duty is $1,338.60. Basic pay rate for Academy Cadets/Midshipmen and ROTC members/applicants is $960.90.