Below is a sample of annual Regular Military Compensation for a servicemember at the E-4 pay level, with three years of military service.
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| Corporal (CPL) | Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3) | Senior Airman (SrA) | Corporal (Cpl) | Specialist (SPC) |
| Individual Servicemember | Servicemember w/ Family of 4 | |
| Basic Pay | $25,884 | $25,884 |
| BAS | $4,181 | $4,181 |
| BAH | $11,748 | $14,808 |
| Cash Total | $41,813 | $44,873 |
| Tax Advantage | $4,073 | $4,073 |
| Regular Military Compensation | $45,972 | $48,946 |
BAS = Basic Allowance for Subsistence
BAH = Basic Allowance for Housing (dependent on location)
| 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 | $1,221.56 (without dependents) $2,011.08 (with dependents) |
| Family Separation Allowance | $100 |
| CONUS COLA Pay | CONUS COLA Caluclator |