Seeing how much service members were paid in the past provides a small glimpse of military and economic history. Check out these military pay charts, archived by the Defense Finance Accounting and Service (DFAS), to see how military pay today compares to what service members made in the past. These charts are based on basic […]
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Starting January 1, 2024, service members will receive a 5.2% military pay increase. The House of Representatives has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), allowing military members to start planning for their next pay raise. Service members in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, Navy, and Reserves are all eligible and […]
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Topping last year’s record pay raise of 4.6%, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2024 provides a 5.2% increase for military members across all branches. The 2024 Department of Defense (DoD) Budget approved for military members to receive this raise, among other allowance increases. This 5.2% addition is expected to be a much-welcomed raise, […]
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Drill pay for 2023 increased by 4.6% under the National Defense Authorization Act. The House and Senate authorized the increased budget on Dec. 15, and the bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Dec. 23, 2022. Drill pay increases went into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Drill pay for a National Guard […]
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The foreign language proficiency bonus (FLPB) is discretionary pay in addition to the base pay of enlisted service members and officers as an incentive for acquiring advanced skills in foreign languages and dialects that improve the ability to accomplish mission goals. The FLPB is for active-duty and Reserve service members certified as proficient in one […]
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Active duty, National Guard and Reserve members get paid twice a month, typically on the 1st and 15th, unless either day falls on a holiday or weekend. Pay dates falling on a holiday or weekend get paid the last workday before the 1st or the 15th. Below are the military pay dates and LES release […]
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Here are the 2023 dislocation allowance (DLA) rates for partial reimbursement to service members. The Department of Defense provides DLA to help service members with home and household items, furniture or travel expenses related to moving. DLA rates apply whether the service member moved during a permanent change of station (PCS) or during an evacuation. […]
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How does Reserve pay work? If you’re considering a career as a Reservist, understanding the factors that determine your monthly earnings for drill weekends and mobilization to serve on active duty is important. Reserve pay functions like active duty pay in some respects but is quite different than others. Knowing the difference is huge, especially […]
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These are the current payment tables for aviation bonus, aviation incentive pay and critical skill incentive pay programs, according to the most recent updates. Eligible active-duty and reserve component officers may receive aviation incentive pay and aviation bonuses for continued service. Eligible regular and reserve component enlisted service members may receive critical skill incentive pay […]
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Welcome to Military Saves Week 2019! Money is often the most common source of stress, but managing your military pay shouldn’t be stressful. The military has you covered when it comes to helping manage money and finances. They are sure to offer classes and counseling about budgeting, saving, and paying bills, which can get overwhelming […]
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