This article by Jim Absher originally appeared on Military.com, the premier resource for the military and veteran community.
The Defense Department has released the active-duty and reserve drill pay tables for 2019.
Most military members will see a 2.6 percent increase in their base pay for 2019. Allowances, such as Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), will also see an increase next year.
The raise will go into effect Jan. 1, 2019, for most military members. Military retirees also will see an increase in 2019.
Service members should see the 2.6 percent raise in their first January paycheck, typically Jan. 15 for active-duty service members, and the payday following their first "drill weekend" for Guard and reservists.
Check out the 2019 pay charts here.
Factors That Affect Military Pay
- The annual pay raise
- Longevity raises virtually every 2 years (based on the number of years in service)
- Promotions
- Number of Drill Periods (Guard and Reserve Only)
- Basic Allowance for Housing Increases: BAH (based on location).
- Basic Allowance for Subsistence Increases: BAS
- Special Pay(s) (based on occupations: Language Skills, Combat, Flight, Hazardous Duty)
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