Military Pay Charts

2019 Pay Increase

Military pay saw a 2.6 percent increase for 2019 compared to 2018 levels. The military pay tables below apply to active members of the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

The calculator above (and related tables below) reflect 2019 monthly pay based on the 2.6 percent pay raise, which is effective as of January 1, 2019. This pay increase will be reflected in your January 15 paycheck.

2019 Military Pay Charts:

2019 Combined Active Duty and Drill Pay Charts

Factors That Affect Military Pay

The Annual Pay Raise
Longevity raises virtually every 2 years (based on the number of years in service)
Promotions
Number of Drill Periods (Guard and Reserve only)
Basic Allowance for Housing Increases: BAH (based on location)
Basic Allowance for Subsistence Increases: BAS
And Special Pay(s) (based on occupations: Language Skills, Combat, Flight, Hazardous Duty)

To calculate your complete military pay, including base pay, BAH and other special pays, use the Military Pay Calculator.

Prior Pay Charts

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