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Office and Administrative Managers

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Office and Administrative Managers

Business Management & Administration
Enlisted Role

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What do Office and Administrative Managers do in the Military?

Office and administrative managers operate as general managers, directing functions like duty assignments, budgeting, and record keeping.

Where do Office and Administrative Managers work?

Office and administrative managers normally work in offices on military bases or aboard ships.

How much do they make?

Median Military Salary

This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$114,882

Military Salary Range

This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.


Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.

$25,741 - $356,274

How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary

Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.

  • Set based on rank and years of service.
  • Paid every month.

Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.

  • Tax-free payments.
  • Varies by location and family status.

Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.

  • Based on specialized roles.
  • Varies by position and duty.

What training do Office and Administrative Managers gain in the Military?

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Job training for office and administrative managers primarily consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development.

Military Training for Enlisted Service members

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.

What skills help Office and Administrative Managers succeed?

  • Ability to analyze and solve problems quickly
  • Ability to coordinate several activities at once
  • Ability to work effectively with people
  • Attention to detail
  • Good organizational and management skills
  • Strong communication skills

What are possible career paths after the Military?

  • Print Binding and Finishing Workers
  • Desktop Publishers
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical and Executive
  • Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
  • Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors and Processing Machine Operators
  • Postal Service Mail Carriers
  • Postal Service Clerks
  • Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers

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