Military Pay : 2009
YOUR MILITARY SALARY CAN PAY OFF
Earning your military salary is one thing; managing it well enough to cover your military lifestyle can require some maneuvering. The military comes with great additional financial support: allowances, benefits and more, all in addition to your military salary.
Start by getting a clear understanding of the military pay scale, for enlisted members and officers. Get to know the pay you are entitled to now, how to move up in your pay scale, and learn how to best manage your military paycheck at every pay level.
Basic Pay is given to members of the active duty military on a monthly basis. It is determined by their pay grade and their length of time in military service. Basic Pay, also known as Base Pay, is the same for all the services. The enlisted pay chart includes pay rates for all grades from E-1 through E-10 and for durations of military service ranging from less than four months to over 40 years.
Pay Grades:
Members of the Selected Reserve perform a minimum of one weekend drill per month and two week period of job-specific training. In exchange for drill, Guard/Reserve members receive monthly drill pay, which is equal to one day's active duty base pay for each drill period. When deployed or in Initial Active Duty Training (IADT) they are temporarily placed in full Active Duty status for the duration of their deployment or training orders.
Pay Grades:
Incentive and Special Pay can be received in addition to Basic Pay. A 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 requirements may be awarded a special duty assignment rating to receive additional pay relative to combat, specified duties, and unique training.
Types of Incentive and Special Pay:
There are several types of BAH to satisfy various housing situations that occur among military members. In general, the amount of BAH you receive depends on your location, pay grade, and whether you have dependents. Under most circumstances, you receive BAH for the location where you are assigned, not where you live.
