Military Pay

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Senate Panel Approves $750 Billion Defense Policy Bill

The Senate Armed Services Committee overwhelmingly supported a proposed 3.1% military pay raise.

Air Force Senior Airman Jon-Nicos Walker, a military pay technician, helps a customer fill out financial paperwork at Contingency Operating Site Marez near Mosul, Iraq, on April 12, 2011. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrew Lee

Proposed 2020 Military Pay Raise

Congress and the White House have proposed the biggest military pay raise in a decade. What will that do to your paycheck?

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Redesign of myPay Website Promises Many Improvements

The redesign will make the pay website easier to use on mobile devices and more.

Questions About Pay

Have a general question about active duty or retired pay rates? Check with these resources.

This Military Savings Deposit Program Offers Chance to Earn Higher Rates

One of the military's better savings programs is also one of its best-kept secrets.

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Overseas Housing Allowances

OHA and MIHA are available for military members and their families who are serving on PCS orders overseas

Computing Retired Military Pay

Military retirement can be confusing, we explain all the different programs here.

Overseas Tour Extension Incentive Program - OTEIP

The military may offer certain servicemembers an added incentive for extending their overseas tour.

Officer Career Sea Pay

Active duty commissioned officers on sea duty are entitled to Career Sea Pay, at a monthly rate of up to $730.

Sailors and Marines load cases of water onto the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) in preparation for the ship getting underway to deploy to Saipan. (U.S. Navy photo by Leah Eclavea/Released)

Career Sea Pay

If you're on sea duty, you are entitled to Career Sea pay at a monthly rate of up to $750

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