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Starting Service: Understand your military pay and benefits from day one.

Military pay is more than base pay. See the full picture—including BAH, BAS, tax advantages, healthcare value, and TSP match—so you can make smart money decisions from the start.

Calculate My Total Compensation

Example: E-3 • 2 years • no dependents • Fort Bragg, NC

Base Pay

$3,015

monthly

BAS

$477

monthly

BAH

$1,341

monthly

Est. Monthly Value

$4,833

per month

Civilian Equivalent

≈$64,500

annual, pre-tax

Your first year

Key checkpoints to understand your pay and benefits.

First 30 Days

What am I actually getting paid?

First 90 Days

Where should I live and what can I afford?

First Year

What changes when I get promoted or move?

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Choose a tool or guide to understand your pay and benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator

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BAH Calculator

Find your housing allowance by location.

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Military Pay Guide

Understand base pay, allowances, and special pays.

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TSP & BRS Basics

Learn how matching works and build early habits.

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