Military pay reference
Primary Data Sources
Every numerical dataset has an owner, an effective date and a most-recent verification date.
2026 Active Duty Paydays
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
The DFAS page retains a legacy URL but is headed “2026 Active Duty Paydays.”
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
Open primary source →Reserve Member Payroll Schedule 2026
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
The DFAS page retains a legacy URL but publishes the 2026 Reserve payroll and LES schedule.
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
Open primary source →Military Active Duty and Retired Posting Calendar 2026
Navy Federal Credit Union
Dates distinguish Free Active Duty Checking funds availability from regular military funds availability.
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
Open primary source →Direct Deposit and Payday
USAA Federal Savings Bank
USAA says eligible deposits may arrive up to two business days early. Early access is not guaranteed.
Verified: 2026-08-18
Open primary source →2026 Military Pay Tables
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Monthly basic pay before taxes, deductions, allowances and special pays.
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
Open primary source →Basic Allowance for Subsistence
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
2026 monthly BAS rates for officers and enlisted members.
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
Open primary source →BAH Rate Lookup
Department of Defense, Military Compensation
BAH depends on permanent-duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status.
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
Open primary source →2026 Retired and Annuitant Pay Dates
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Retired pay and Survivor Benefit Plan annuity dates can differ.
Verified: 2026-08-18 · Effective: 2026-01-01
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