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 2026

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2026 Military Pay Charts

Military service members will receive a 3.8% pay raise in 2026. Some senior officers may receive smaller percentages.

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Military Pay Calculator

Use the Military.com Military Pay Calculator to easily find your military pay.

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.

Your 2022 BAH rates

Here Are Your BAH Rates for 2026

The 2026 BAH rates (or Basic Allowance for Housing) are designed to meet current housing costs.

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2026 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) Rates

Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) pays for the cost of a military member's meals when dining at their permanent duty...

Director of Doolittle Leadership Center Patrick Donley discusses professional development during a conference at the Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 30, 2025. (Andy Morataya/Air Force)

2026 Military Per Diem Rates

Military per diem rates cover military-related travel expenses. The per diem rate sets the limit to how much service members...

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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.

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Here's How Each State Taxes Military Retirement Pay

Some states exempt all or a portion of military retired pay from income taxation.

Director of Doolittle Leadership Center Patrick Donley discusses professional development during a conference at the Smart Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, June 30, 2025. (Andy Morataya/Air Force)

2026 Military Per Diem Rates

Military per diem rates cover military-related travel expenses. The per diem rate sets the limit to how much service members...

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Where Is the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion in Effect?

If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...

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Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay

If you are deemed a career enlisted flyer by your service branch, you may be eligible for Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay...