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General

The information published on ArmyPayChart.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. We make a reasonable effort to keep pay tables and explanations accurate, but we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of any content on this Site.

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Data Source Disclaimer

Pay tables on this Site are taken from publicly available DFAS publications and Department of Defense materials. However:

• We are not the official source of this data.
• Pay rates, allowances, and regulations can change with each National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), executive action, or DoD policy update.
• There may be a lag between an official update and our publication of it.
• Transcription errors are possible despite our review.
• Always verify any figure with DFAS or your servicing finance office before relying on it.

Calculator Disclaimer

The pay calculator on this Site is an estimation tool only. It should not be relied on for:

• Official pay calculations or LES reconciliation
• Personnel or administrative decisions
• Legal, tax, or contractual purposes
• Financial planning without independent verification

What the Calculator Does Not Account For

• Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), which varies by ZIP code, pay grade, and dependency status
• Special and incentive pays (flight pay, sea pay, dive pay, hazardous duty incentive, jump pay, foreign language proficiency pay, and others)
• Bonuses (enlistment, reenlistment, selective retention, critical skills retention)
• Combat Zone Tax Exclusion and other tax treatments
• Federal, state, FICA, and Medicare withholding
• Deductions such as SGLI premiums, Tricare dental, allotments, and TSP contributions — see Reading Your LES
• CONUS COLA, OCONUS COLA, and Family Separation Allowance
• Reserve and National Guard drill pay structure (one drill = four hours; one weekend = four drill periods)

Not Financial, Legal, Tax, or Career Advice

Nothing on this Site constitutes:

• Financial advice or planning
• Legal advice or counsel
• Tax advice
• Career or transition guidance
• Official military guidance or orders
• Benefits counseling

For personalized guidance, consult a qualified professional, your installation's Personal Financial Counselor, your finance office, or your chain of command.

Verify with Official Sources

Always verify pay and allowance information with official sources before making decisions. Authoritative sources include:

• Defense Finance and Accounting Service — dfas.mil
• DoD Military Compensation — militarypay.defense.gov
• Travel and BAH calculators — travel.dod.mil
• Your most recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)
• Your servicing finance office or S-1/G-1

Individual Circumstances

Military pay can be affected by many individual factors, including duty station, dependency status, deployment status, special qualifications, service component (Active, Reserve, Guard), retirement plan election (Legacy High-3 vs. Blended Retirement System), and prior-service credit. General information on this Site may not apply to your specific situation.

Regulatory Changes

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