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.
If you're serving in the Army or Air National Guard, you're devoting weekends and special training sessions to our country's military - and in return, you receive regular drill pay and other pay ...
Military Basic Pay increased 3.8% for 2026, compared to 2025 levels. The military pay charts linked below apply to active members of the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space ...
To begin using the Military Pay Calculator, first choose your status: whether Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve. Then scroll down to find your current pay grade: E1-9, W1-5, or O1-10.
Please visit our new Military Pay Charts page for up-to-date information on National Guard pay.
National Guard & Reserve members who complete a minimum 20 qualifying years of service become eligible for retired pay at age 60.
The National Guard's Tuition Assistance program pays for up to 100% tuition for college courses.
2026 Projected Drill Pay Reflects proposed 3.8% raise in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act
If you are a Reserve or Guard member who is deployed, you become eligible for basic pay, along with some extra pay benefits.