History of Oceania

Did solgers get paid in World War 2?

Yes, soldiers were paid during World War 2. The pay rates for soldiers varied depending on their rank and the branch of service they were in. For example, in the United States Army, a private first class earned $50 a month, while a colonel earned $400 a month. In the United Kingdom, a private soldier earned 1 shilling and 6 pence per day, while a captain earned 16 shillings and 6 pence per day. In the Soviet Union, a private soldier earned 500 rubles a month, while a colonel earned 2,000 rubles a month.