Allowances in the Military make up the majority of a Service members pay. Military allowances are available in addition to military pay for members of the armed services at home or abroad. Allowances help meet costs for housing, clothing, living expenses, travel, and per diem. The amounts of allowances given are based on factors that may include duty station, occupation, … [Read more...]
Incentive Pay
In addition to basic pay elements, a special, incentive, or critical skills pay is given to qualified personnel who possess specific or unique skills, or ones at a critical shortage. The Military compensates individuals possessing special talents to retain them for specified periods of time. Different types of special and incentive pay include those relative to combat, … [Read more...]
Warrant Officer Pay – Marine Corps
The charts below show MONTHLY pay, therefore, you would receive 1/2 of this on each payday. Active duty service members are paid twice per month, on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Warrant Officer Pay January 1, 2010 Monthly Pay for Active Duty Less than 12 Years of Service Years < 2 Over 2 Over 3 Over 4 Over … [Read more...]
Air Force Officer Pay – FY2010
The chart below represents the typical monthly base pay for Air Force personnel. The left side of the chart represents your rank or pay grade. The top of the chart represents the number of years on active duty. Your salary will be based on your time in the Air Force, marital status, where you live and your rank. Officers enter the Air Force as O-1 and likewise work … [Read more...]
Army Incentive and Special Pay
Incentive and Special Pay can be received in addition to Basic Pay. An Army member entitled to special duty assignment pay may receive such pay in addition to any other pay and allowance to which they are entitled. Members who meet certain requirements may be awarded a special duty assignment rating under procedures in regulations of the Military Service concerned. Incentive … [Read more...]