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Military Inspectors General
Median Salary
142,631
Workforce Count
4,899
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Inspectors General (IG) oversee all inspection functions and analyze related methods and procedures to promote the effectiveness of programs and reduce waste, fraud, and mismanagement. They direct, train, and evaluate personnel and provide policy guidance concerning IG inspection programs. They perform inspections and provide reports and recommendations.
What is the work environment like?
Inspectors General normally work in offices, although they may work outdoors during inspections.
How many people have this role in the Military?
4,899
Compensation
Understanding 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.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$157,483
2 Years
$120,331
6 Years
$157,483
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Job training for Inspectors General 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.
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Political Science and Government, General
- Sociology, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Systems Science and Theory
- Public Administration
- History, General
- Organizational Leadership
- Business/Commerce, General
- Library and Information Science
- Criminology
- Economics, General
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Geography
- International Relations and Affairs
- Homeland Security
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Social Sciences, General
- Science/Technology Management
- Applied Economics
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Fire Services Administration
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
- Public/Applied History
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Project Management
- Environmental/Natural Resource Economics
- Information Technology Project Management
- Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy
- Applied Psychology
- Political Economy
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- History and Philosophy of Science and Technology
- Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
- Criminal Justice and Corrections, General
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
- Development Economics and International Development
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
- Small Business Administration/Management
- History, Other
- Applied/Public Sociology
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Environmental Psychology
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- American History (United States)
- History and Political Science
- National Security Policy Studies
- Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Demography and Population Studies
- Social Psychology
- Economics, Other
- International Economics
- Telecommunications Management
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations
- Research and Development Management
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Industrial and Physical Pharmacy and Cosmetic Sciences
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other
- European History
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Rural Sociology
- Economics and Computer Science
- Military History
- Public Administration, Other
- Franchising and Franchise Operations
- Religious Institution Administration and Management
- Economics and Foreign Language/Literature
- Applied Demography
- Asian History
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Law and Government
- Education and Training
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
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