How much does a new military recruit get paid?

A new recruit will not be entitled to their first paycheck and or benefits until they have shipped for Basic Training/Boot camp. Now it will also depend on which Rank/Pay Grade you have enlisted as, each branch has its own opportunities for promotions while in the Delayed Entry Program, ask your recruiter about those promotions when you first make contact prior to the enlistment.

Starting Pay for Enlistment for all Branches:

E-1 $ 1294.50 a month

E-2 $ 1622.10 a month

E-3 $ 1705.80 a month

E-4 $ 1889.70 a month

The highest enlistment rank a new non prior service applicant can enlist in to any branch is E-4.