Military Pay Raise History
Military basic pay usually changes once each January. This page tracks the annual raise percentages so you can compare recent increases before opening a specific pay grade or year chart.
4.5% 2026 military pay raise
2.7% average raise in the 19-year archive
5.2% largest raise in this archive - 2024
What this chart tracks. These are annual basic-pay increases only. Housing, subsistence, and
special pays move on different schedules and are not included in the percentages below.
Recent military pay raises by year
How to use this page
Use the chart to compare how fast military basic pay has moved from year to year.
Then open a grade page like E-5 or O-3 to see the actual monthly table.
What to open next
BAH and BAS if you need allowance context.
Military calculator if you want a quick monthly estimate with allowances.