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To the question: Compared with civilian workers, Canadian Forces personnel experienced steady increases in their earnings since the late 1990s. What were the average overall earnings of CF members in 2006?
The correct answer is B: $51,000
Whereas the earnings of civilian workers remained relatively constant at $35,000 (in 2002$) for the last decade and a half, Canadian Forces personnel experienced steady increases since the late 1990s. Their earnings amounted to about $51,000 in 2006.
CF members had higher overall earnings than civilian workers
The steady increase in earnings also coincided with rising levels of education. To meet the high technical demands of modern warfare, more recognized training and education are necessary. In 2002, more than half of CF members aged 25 or older had a postsecondary degree or diploma (88% of officers; 37% of non-commissioned members in the regular forces, 63% in the reserves).
As with earnings, the annual income of military personnel was also higher than that of the full-time working population. In 2002, the median personal income of men in the CF was $50,000 compared with $40,000 for their civilian counterparts.
Canadian Forces members had higher overall earnings than civilian workers
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