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Should I take Drill Pay or VA Compensation?

Should you take drill pay or VA compensation? This is an important question for many veterans and while some may wonder if this applies to them while serving...

Armed Forces Comparative Pay Grades and Ranks

This table provides a listing of military ranks by pay grade and branch of Military Service: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy. While pay grad...

Military Finance: Advance Pay, Special Pay & Bonuses

When it comes to military finance, there are several different ways to get paid as a uniformed service member. You’ll receive your basic pay–the very m...

Military Pay Allowances List

Military pay allowances are perhaps the second most important element of military pay behind basic pay. Service members receive allowances for specific needs...

Military Pay Grade Vs. Rank

Military pay grades versus military rank can be a confusing issue for those unfamiliar with military culture. What is the difference between rank and grade, ...

Banks That Deposit Military Pay Early

The Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) sends your pay electronically to your bank before your “official” payday. Many military-friend...

2021 Military Pay Charts

Below are the 2021 military pay charts based on the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. New pay rates went into effect on Jan. 1, 2021 and will be re...

2025 Military Pay Calculator

Military pay increases varied more than the usual increase for 2025. In 2025, all ranks received a 4.5% increase. However, junior enlisted servicemembers (E-...

Hardship Duty Pay (HDP-ROM): Restriction of Movement

Hardship Duty Pay (HDP-ROM), restriction of movement, is an authorized pay that compensates service members who are not currently in a travel status $100 per...

2022 Military Allowances, Incentives, Bonuses and Special Pay

The 2022 military allowances, incentives, bonuses and special pay rates are available. Many service members qualify for special pays and incentives that are ...

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