U.S. military service members anticipate increases to their pay and allowances in 2026, including a 3.8% raise in basic pay ...

Base pay is the same across the military, but can increase significantly as you move up the ranks. Military personnel can get other tax-free allowances for housing and meals. Other benefits include ...

In January 2026, active-duty troops from all branches received a 3.8% increase in their basic pay. This raise came ...

The U.S. Army is leveraging continuation pay (CP) as a retention incentive as part of its new strategy to keep top talent in critical roles at key career points. CP is a monetary incentive, like a ...