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2024 Military Pay Calculator

Military pay includes diverse types of compensation, including base salary and allowances. The DoD tailors military pay and allowances to the service member’s rank, years of service, number of dependents and location. Our military pay calculator offers a clear estimate of total earnings, factoring in all these components for a comprehensive overview.

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Duty Station is the Town/City, County and State in which a service member works
Estimated Monthly Pay
  • Basic Pay
  • Housing Allowance (BAH)
  • Subsistence Allowance (BAS)
  • Taxable Portion
  • Non-taxable Portion
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Our military pay calculator makes understanding military pay easy, helping you or your loved ones determine earnings. This calculator looks at your rank, time in service, location, and more to give you a detailed overview of your pay, including your salary, extra money for housing and food, special bonuses, and how taxes fit into the equation.

Key Military Pay Calculator Features:

  • Rank and Service-Based Calculations: Tailor your results according to rank and years of service, reflecting increases in pay over time.
  • Allowances: From housing to subsistence allowances, our calculator factors in the extras that can significantly impact take-home pay.
  • Location-Specific Adjustments: Input your duty station to calculate location-based allowances accurately, including Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) and Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA).
  • Tax Considerations: Get an insight into which parts of your military pay are taxable and which benefits are tax-exempt, helping you plan your finances better.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Our easy-to-navigate design ensures you can quickly input your details and understand your compensation package without needing a deep understanding of military pay systems.

Whether planning for the future, budgeting for today, or just curious about military compensation, our military pay calculator is your go-to resource for clear, accurate, and comprehensive pay estimates. 

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