Free · Official 2026 rates

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Most pay calculators show you a number. MilPayTools shows you what that number means — and exactly what to do about it.

E-1 through O-10All 6 branchesBAH by ZIP codeVA combined ratings

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E-5 · 8 years · San Diego, CA

Total Compensation Breakdown

2026 rates
Base Pay$3,263/mo
BAH (w/ dependents)$3,312/mo
BAS$476/mo
TSP Match (BRS)$131/mo

Total Monthly

$7,182

Civilian equivalent

≈ $96,400 / yr

Your BAH covers rent by $612/mo. That gap could fund a down payment in 18 months.

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Official rate tables

Every calculation pulls from current DoD and VA rate tables. Same source your Finance office uses. Updated every January.

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Numbers without context are noise. We tell you what your result actually means for your situation — from E-1 to O-6.

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Every calculator ends with prioritized action steps you can take this week, not generic "talk to a financial advisor" filler.

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MilPayTools is an independent tool. All rate data is sourced from official DoD and VA publications. Always verify pay and benefits with your unit Finance office or MyPay account.

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