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United States Marine Corps - E-4 Corporal
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Yearly Base Pay $30,042 - $36,472
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Monthly Base Pay $2,503.50 - $3,039.30
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Hourly Base Pay *
$15.65 - $19.00
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Marine Corps Corporal - Rank Details
Corporal (Cpl)
| Classification | Noncommissioned Officer |
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| Abbreviation | Cpl |
| NATO Code | OR-4 |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Address | Corporal (last name) |
What are a Corporal's Responsibilities?
Corporal is the fourth among Enlisted ranks in the USMC. It is the first Non-Commissioned Officer rank, with the expectations of leading and setting expectations for junior Enlisted Marines. It is rare to see a group of junior Enlisted Marines without a Corporal or higher ranking Marine to supervise them.
Corporals are often Squad Leaders, leading two Fire Teams of four Marines each. Corporals continue developing their own skills through schools, self-education, strict self-discipline, and mentorship from higher-ranking Marines. Learning never stops, especially if Marines are intent on making the military a career.
What is a Corporal's Paygrade?
A Corporal is considered a Noncommissioned Officer, with a paygrade of E-4. The civilian equivalent of this military rank is roughly GS-4 under the federal government's General Schedule payscale.
On this page you can learn more about a Corporal's payscale, the process of becoming a Corporal, and the history of the rank in the United States Marine Corps.
Marine Corps Corporal Pay Calculator
Starting pay for a Corporal is $2,503.50 per month, with raises for experience resulting in a maximum base pay of $3,039.30 per month. You can use the simple calculator below to see basic and drill pay for a Corporal, or visit our Marine Corps pay calculator for a more detailed salary estimate.
Use the slider below to calculate the basic pay and drill pay for an E-4 Corporal at varying years in his or her military career.
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Equivalent Ranks to a Marine Corps Corporal
A Corporal is a Noncommissioned Officer, with a military paygrade of E-4. The civilian equivalent of this military rank is roughly GS-4 under the federal government's General Schedule payscale.
The table below lists the equivalent ranks of a Marine Corps Corporal, and their insignia, in the other four branches of the United States' Armed Services.
