Midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) receive a monthly salary, from which various expenses are deducted, leaving them with a stipend for personal use that increases each year.
Understanding Midshipmen Pay
While attending the USNA, midshipmen are compensated for their service and commitment. This compensation is structured to cover various needs while providing a personal allowance.
- Gross Monthly Pay: Midshipmen are paid $1,273.20 monthly. This amount serves as their baseline compensation.
Deductions and Services Covered
From the gross monthly pay, several service charges and fees are automatically deducted. These deductions cover essential services and activities, ensuring midshipmen have their daily needs met without needing to manage separate payments for these items.
Deductions typically cover:
- Laundry services
- Barber services
- Cobbler services
- Activities fees
- Yearbook charges
- Other various service charges
Actual Cash Payment (Net Pay)
After all deductions, midshipmen receive an "actual cash pay" amount directly. This net pay is designed to be a personal stipend that increases as they advance through their academic and military training years at the Academy.
The cash pay structure for the first year is as follows:
| Period | Monthly Cash Pay |
|---|---|
| Plebe Summer | $100 |
| Rest of First Year | $200 |
Beyond the first year, the actual cash pay increases each year thereafter, providing a greater personal allowance as midshipmen progress through their studies and take on more responsibilities within the Brigade.
For more comprehensive information on student life and admissions at the Naval Academy, you can visit the official USNA Admissions and Student Life website.
