Military Pay Archive

Under the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, troops in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 will see a 14.5% raise next...

To understand how pay inversions happen, you'll need to get your head around how your retirement will be calculated.

The BAS increase is the largest in more than a decade.

The new pay is designed to help military families cope during tough economic times
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The Air Force and Space Force will continue to offer the option, though.

The discipline needed to achieve physical fitness is similar to that necessary to achieve fiscal fitness.

Instead of spending this year's raise, try saving some or all of it.

New leave carryover rules also go into effect

The changes, designed to prevent unauthorized access, will be effective in late April.

What does the Magic 8 Ball say?

How does that 3.1% raise translate to real cash?

The Department of Defense has announced the 2025 Continental United States (CONUS) Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) rates.

Hint: It helps you avoid the "hotel from hell."

The maximum travel reimbursement rate will go up slightly in the upcoming year.

The redesign will make the pay website easier to use on mobile devices and more.

One of the military's better savings programs is also one of its best-kept secrets.

If you are a USAA customer, you can actually get your money before payday. Here are the USAA military pay dates.

Did you know you can get your pay early? If you’re a Navy Federal member, your money is available before payday.

Check out our schedule of military pay days for 2020 to help you manage your finances.

The pay raise is on track to pass Congress earlier than it has for over 20 years.