How Much Soldiers Were Paid During the Civil War

Special Report

May 24, 2023 1:00 pm

Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

Major
> Union wage: $169 a month
> Confederate wage: $150 a month

Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

Captain
> Union wage: $115.50 a month
> Confederate wage: $130 a month

Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

Second Lieutenant
> Union wage: $105.50 a month
> Confederate wage: $80 a month

Source: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

First Lieutenant
> Union wage: $105.50 a month
> Confederate wage: $90 a month

Sergeant Major
> Union wage: $21 a month
> Confederate wage: $21 a month

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