Below is a sample of annual Regular Military Compensation for a servicemember at the E-4 pay level, with three years of military service.
E-4 servicemembers include:
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| Corporal (CPL) | Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3) | Senior Airman (SrA) | Corporal (Cpl) | Specialist (SPC) |
E-4 Servicemember with Three Years of Military Service: Annual Regular Military Compensation (RMC)
| Individual Servicemember | Servicemember w/ Family of 4 | |
| Basic Pay | $19,983.60 | $19,983.60 |
| BAS | $2,913.72 | $2,913.72 |
| BAH | $8,496.00 | $10,920.00 |
| Cash Total | $31,393.32 | $33,817.32 |
| Tax Advantage | $2,013.48 | $1,696.20 |
| Regular Military Compensation | $33,406.80 | $35,513.52 |
BAS = Basic Allowance for Subsistence
BAH = Basic Allowance for Housing (dependent on location)
Special Pays an E-4 Servicemember (3 Years Service) May Qualify For:
| Type of Pay | Monthly Total |
| Flight Pay (Crew Member) | $165 (Army, Marine Corps, Coast Guard) $150 (Air Force and Navy) |
| Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay | $150 |
| Aviation Career Incentive Pay |
$188 |
| Diving Duty Pay |
Up to $340 a month, depending on qualifications |
| Incentive Pay for Hazardous Duty |
$165 |
| Special Pay for Hostile Fire and Imminent Danger |
$150 |
| Submarine Duty Incentive Pay |
$100 |
| Hardship Duty Pay |
$50-$150 (depending on location) |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Pay |
$100-300, depending on number of languages and proficiency |
| Special Duty Assignment Pay |
Up to $600, depending on duty assignment |
| Career Sea Pay | $280 |
| Dislocation Allowance | $935.92 (without dependents) $1,540.82 (with dependents) |
| Family Separation Allowance | $100 |
| CONUS COLA Pay | CONUS COLA Caluclator |







