EARNING MONEY IN THE ARMY
Different types of Soldiers earn different types of salaries.
Explore the different types of salaries below.
BASIC PAY: ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS
Basic Pay is your base salary as a Soldier on active duty. It counts for just part of your total income.
Drill Pay: Part-time Soldiers
Army Reserve Soldiers and Army National Guard Soldiers earn Drill Pay while training on weekends and during full-time training events.
SPECIAL PAY: FOR SPECIAL DUTIES AND SKILLS
There are dozens of types of extra pay for Soldiers and Officers with special skills or duties that carry extra responsibility or risk.
ALLOWANCES: COVERING THE COST OF LIVING
In addition to salary and bonuses, the Army provides allowances for housing, meals and uniforms.
BONUSES: EARNING EXTRA MONEY
There are many opportunities for active duty and reserve Soldiers to earn additional money.