Military Pay

Military pay and compensation are critical components of military service. Fortunately, we can help service members answer their most pressing pay questions from articles to pay charts, pay calculators and more. The articles and tools in the links below are designed guide users through the pay maze, such as determining pay dates, BAH and special pay.

Military Pay Charts for 2025

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2025 Military Pay Charts

Military service members in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 will receive a 14.5% raise in 2025. Most other service members will get a 4.5% pay bump. Some senior officers will receive smaller percentages.

Most Popular Military Pay Articles

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2023 Proposed Military Pay Raise

A 4.6% pay raise has been proposed for 2023, but will it keep up with inflation?

Military Pay Types

Types of Military Pay

Military Pay is based on a service members pay-grade, length of service, duties,and location.

Military Pay Allowances

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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The Military Retirement System

There are 4 different retirement pay systems depending on when you joined the military. We explain them here.

Your 2022 BAH rates

Here Are Your BAH Rates for 2025

The 2025 BAH rates (or Basic Allowance for Housing) are designed to meet current housing costs.

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Here's the 2024 Pay Raise for Vets and Military Retirees

Retired military pay, VA disability pay, federal retirement and Social Security payment increases coming in 2024.

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2025 USAA Military Pay Deposit Dates

If you are a USAA customer, you can actually get your money before payday. Here are the USAA military pay dates.

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2025 Navy Federal Military Pay Dates

Did you know you can get your pay early? If you’re a Navy Federal member, your money is available before payday.

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2025 Military Pay Dates

When will you get paid in the new year? Find out the 2025 military pay dates.

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Your Military Pay Raise for 2025, Plus Veterans Pension and BAH Updates

Under the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, troops in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 will see a 14.5% raise next...