Types of Military Pay

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Military Pay is based on a service members pay-grade, length of service, duties,and location. This section includes articles describing each of the types of military pay and how they are calculated.

Types of Military Pay

Basic Pay for Soldiers

Military Basic Pay

Basic Military Pay or "base pay" is the standard amount of compensation for service members based on each individual pay grade.

Reserve and Guard Pay Landing Page

Reserve & Guard Pay

The compensation for being in the Army or Air National Guard or in a Reserve unit is less than full-time pay since the commitment is only on weekends. Read about Guard and Reserve Pay.

Special Military Pay Landing Page

Special Military Pay is compensation added to basic pay benefits and allowances that may include incentive pay based on specific career field or location.

Retirement Pay for Service Members

Military Retirement Pay

Military Retirement pay is one of the top three benefits of military service. Know the types of military retirement plans and the retired pay multiplier.

Veteran Pay Landing Page

Military Veteran Pay

American military veterans are eligible for a large array of benefits. The challenge is in knowing eligibility and application requirements.

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