2021 Military Pay Charts

2021 Pay Increase

Military pay saw a 3.0% increase for 2021 compared to 2020 levels. The military pay tables below apply to active members of the Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force.

The calculator above (and related tables below) reflect 2021 monthly pay based on the 3.0% pay raise, which is effective as of January 1, 2021. This pay increase will be reflected in your January 15 paycheck.

2021 Military Pay Charts:

2021 Active Duty Pay Charts

2021 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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