Calculate your military salary based on rank, years of service, location, and special allowances.
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Military pay consists of multiple components that make up a service member's total compensation. Understanding these components helps in financial planning and maximizing benefits.
1. Base Pay: The foundational pay based on rank and years of service
2. Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH): Provides housing compensation based on location, rank, and dependents
3. Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS): Provides funds for meals
4. Special Pay: Additional compensation for specific skills, duties, or circumstances
5. Hazard Pay: Additional compensation for serving in dangerous environments
Key factors affecting military pay:
Military pay is typically reviewed annually, with adjustments made based on the Employment Cost Index and other economic factors. The calculator provides estimates based on current pay scales but may not reflect individual circumstances exactly.
| Rank | Years 2-3 | Years 6-8 |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,610/mo | $2,900/mo |
| E-7 | $3,290/mo | $3,900/mo |
| O-3 | $5,270/mo | $6,110/mo |
| O-5 | $7,790/mo | $8,490/mo |
• BAH: $1,200 - $3,500 depending on location
• BAS: $280 - $410 depending on status
• Hazard Pay: $150 - $225 per month
• Flight Pay: $125 - $840 per month
• Diving Pay: $240 - $340 per month
Military retirement is calculated as 2.5% × years of service × average of highest 36 months of basic pay. For example, 20 years of service yields 50% of base pay average.