Military Pay Calculator
Overview
Look up 2025 military base pay by pay grade (E1-E9, O1-O6) and years of service.
The Military Pay Calculator provides 2025 base pay rates for enlisted and officer pay grades based on years of service, using official DFAS pay tables.
How to use
Look up your military base pay in a few steps.
- Select pay grade: Choose your military pay grade (E1-E9 or O1-O6).
- Select years of service: Choose your years of service bracket.
- View pay: Review your monthly and annual base pay for 2025.
FAQs
- Does base pay include all military compensation?
- No. Base pay is just one component. Military compensation also includes BAH (housing), BAS (food), special pays, tax advantages, and benefits like healthcare and retirement.
- When does military pay increase?
- Pay increases occur with promotions or reaching new years-of-service thresholds. Congress typically approves annual cost-of-living adjustments.