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.

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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.

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.

Military pay and compensation is a critical component of military service. Find answers to pay questions from articles to pay charts and more.

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.

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

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

Military pay includes a number of components including allowances. These allowances can be a major portion of a service members pay based on location, status and pay-grade.

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