A black lady, @diaryofdom__, has gone online to tell people how much she made as a US soldier in the year 2022.

In a very short video, she put her income accordingly to reflect the month they each came in. For January, she made the sum of $8,836,59. In the following month, she had the same income.

Many people were wowed by how much the lady earns in salary. Photo source: TikTok/@diaryofdomSource: UGCEarnings as US soldier

In March, April and May, she had $8,986.35, $9,182.19 and $26,725.44  (BRS continuation pay) respectively.

Others were: June ($9,182.19), July (&11,458.15 – PCS), August ($9,587.19), September ($9,587.19), October ($9,587.19), November ($9,587.19), and December ($9,587.17).

A look check on Payscale reveals that:

“U.S. Army pays its employees an average of $65,352 a year. Salaries at U.S. Army range from an average of $34,460 to $122,608 a year.”

The lady told people to go confirm if she lied. In another clip, she explained a part of her earnings for the year.

As at the time of writing this report, the video has gathered over 1,000 comments with more than 63,000 views.

We compiled some of the reactions below:

KnoMotionNupe said:

“That is including BAH BAS also take into account Time in Service and possibly E-Pay. This is NOT everyones pay lets be honest.”

soulofmischief said:

“What was the process to get your BRS Continuance pay?”

Ariana said:

“So what you’re telling me is I need to commission.”

GsxrSquid_J said:

“You ever wonder why NCOs always mad and Officers always happy, here it is.”

Carly said:

“Dual mil tho.”

She replied:

“I couldn’t do dual military. It take some very STRONG people to do it & i just don’t have it in me. I applaud those who can.”