The monthly salaries for recruits, privates, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants in Korea in 2024 are 1.25 million won. This is the salary table for military personnel.

Among 10 soldiers serving in the military, 6 are planning to accumulate more than 10 million won by the time of their discharge. This is reported as more than a doubling of savings goals compared to the past, attributed to the increase in monthly salaries for recruits, privates, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants to 1.25 million won in 2024, as well as the impact of the Soldier Tomorrow Savings Plan. Let's examine how the salary and benefits for soldiers are being improved in 2024.

 

 

The monthly salaries for recruits, privates, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants in 2024 are 1.25 million won. The breakdown of salaries for 2024 is as follows.

Private: 640,000 won (an increase of 40,000 won from 2023)

Lance Corporal: 800,000 won (an increase of 120,000 won from 2023)

Corporal: 1,000,000 won (an increase of 200,000 won from 2023)

Sergeant: 1,250,000 won (an increase of 250,000 won from 2023)

The sergeant's salary for 2025 is expected to reach 1.5 million won. Many recruits are utilizing the Soldier Tomorrow Savings Plan.

 

If you are enlisting in the military, it is essential to join the Soldier Tomorrow Savings Plan. To receive a matching grant of 7.2 million won, join the Soldier Tomorrow Savings Plan. - Ministry of National Defense, South Korea

 

 

Soldier Tomorrow Savings Plan 2024

Newly launched, the Young Housing Dream Subscription Account is also available for soldiers. Check eligibility and benefits for soldiers. Apply quickly for monthly rental support, with a maximum of 200,000 won per month.

 

Salary and Benefits Table for Professional Soldiers in 2024

First-class, sergeant, etc., initial salary: 6% increase compared to the previous year

Mid-level officers such as lieutenant, captain, etc., receive increased salaries

Monthly housing allowance of 160,000 won is provided to soldiers with less than 3 years of service

To view the salary and benefits table for professional soldiers, click the link below. After clicking the link, scroll down on the displayed civil servant salary table, click on "military," and you will see the 2024 salary and benefits table for professional soldiers.

 

 

Conclusion

We have reviewed the increased salaries for recruits, privates, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants in 2024, as well as the salary and benefits table for professional soldiers. These improvements in soldier compensation are expected to enhance the attractiveness of military service and boost morale among soldiers.

 

 

This text is a translation of my own writing using either ChatGPT or Google Bard. You can find the original Korean text at the following link.

 

2024 훈련병 월급, 이등병, 일병, 상병, 병장 월급 125만원, 직업군인 월급표, 봉급표