Bookmark the Military Pay section of Military.com to see all the latest news and updates about military pay and other benefits, and to access pay charts, pay calculators and more.

2025 Active Duty Pay Effective April 1, 2025. Reflects full 14.5% pay raise for E-1 to E-4.

To begin using the Military Pay Calculator, first choose your status: whether Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve. Then scroll down to find your current pay grade: E1-9, W1-5, or O1-10.

The articles in this section can help service members and spouses to navigate the confusing waters that comprise military pay.

Fortunately, we can help service members answer their most pressing pay questions from articles to pay charts, pay calculators and more.

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Military Retirement pay is one of the top three benefits of military service. Know the types of military retirement plans and the retired pay multiplier.

If you live in privatized military housing, you will receive BAH. Your BAH rate is based on your paygrade, your dependency status and the location of your duty station.

Check out the 2023 U.S. military pay scale charts for all ranks for active duty, as well as Reserve and Guard components.

April-December 2025 Drill Pay Effective April 1, 2025. Reflects full 14.5% raise for junior enlisted. Commissioned Officers ... Updated March 18, 2025