Lets assume for a moment, that he is over 12 years in as an O-3, he is making (base pay) $6,751.20 a month. On top of that, based on his duty location zip code (HQ in DC), he is getting another $2,571 a month for a housing allowance (BAH), which is tax free. And then, on top of that, he is getting food allowance (BAS), which is $254 a month, tax free as well.On a Coasties salary? He did a damn fine job. And although it is tough to tell, I don't see any real garbage in that photo. Nothing screamed "Ruger" to me.
$9576 a month, of which $2825 is not taxed.
I think he is making decent money.....