The table below lists all the standard ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps and their respective pay grades, insignias, abbreviations, and classifications. Click any rank to view detailed information about that rank's duties, pay, promotions, and more.
Staff NCOs are career Marines serving in grades E-6 through E-9. Together they are responsible to the commanding officer for the welfare, morale, discipline, and efficiency of Marines in their...
United States Marine Corps rank insignia are the devices worn by officers in the United States Marine Corps, in order to provide distinction from other ranks. Different styles of rank insignia are worn on different uniforms of the United States Marine Corps.
The United States Marine Corps has twenty seven grades of enlisted marines and officers, with most marines enlisting at the entry-level rank of Private (Pvt, paygrade E-1). The highest rank achievable in the Marine Corps is General.
Marine Corps ranks span from Private to General, including enlisted, officers, and warrant officers. The USMC ranks and leadership hierarchy draw a clear path to growth and becoming an officer.
On this page of our website you'll learn about Marine Corps ranks for both enlisted personnel and officers. You can purchase Marine Corps Rank Insignia at the EGA Shop, where 100% of the proceeds support the outreach programs of MarineParents.