With basic pay and 70 types of special pays and allowances, military pay is customized to your situation. Changes in pay grade, duty status, your military occupation, duty station, or deployment status can have an impact on your pay.

Whether you are on active duty, in the reserve or Guard, a veteran or a retiree this section will help you understand your pay, allowances, compensation, and pension. In addition you'll learn how to calculate retirement pay, veteran disability compensation, and veterans pension.

2010 Pay Raise - The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act includes an across-the-board 3.4 percent military pay raise.

2011 Pay News - Several sources report that President Obama is set to propose a 1.4 percent pay raise for 2011.