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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Herodotus, post: 8176603, member: 111387&quot;]It deserves noting that Roman legionary were not paid a daily wage.&nbsp; Applying such a concept, is a modern way of looking at it.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>During the early part of the empire, they were provided with a salary (referred to as a <i>stipendium</i>) of 300 Sestercii(75 denarii).&nbsp; It was doled out 3x a year.&nbsp; There were also times when they could be allotted additional special bonus payments (referred to as donativa).&nbsp; These were meant to encourage loyalty and/or as rewards for successful campaigns.&nbsp; Soldiers might also be allowed to partake in looting and plunder, as an extra perk of being on the job.</p><p><br /></p><p>A large portion of their income went to having to pay for their own gear and food.&nbsp; Barring having an unsanctioned (but often allowed)family to provide for where one was stationed, there really wasn&#039;t much of a need for discretionary spending cash for the unwed soldier, other than vices (ie. booze, women et al.).</p><p><br /></p><p>The real pay for a legionary came after his service was completed; where he was given a substantial lump sum severance, or bestowed the deed to a plot of land.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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