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New to the military: your first money moves
Banking, the TSP match and cards, in order.
- 1Get the full TSP match (BRS)Calculator shows your match in seconds.
- 2Pick a military-friendly bankCompare banks and credit unions.
- 3Cards with $0 annual fees for youPremium cards that waive fees for active duty.
- 4Tuition Assistance and CLEPStart college credit while you serve.
- 5Free wills and powers of attorneyJAG legal assistance.
- 6Read official military newsLive from defense.gov and your branch.
Every step links to a page with official sources and last-checked dates.
Check your 2026 pay
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Pick your rank, years and base. See basic pay, BAH and BAS for 2026 in one number.
Pick a base to add your housing allowance.
Sources: DFAS 2026 basic pay tables and BAS rates (effective Jan 1, 2026); BAH from DTMO 2026 rates by base ZIP. Checked Oct 20, 2026. Excludes special and incentive pays, and taxes. E-1 with under 4 months of service is paid less; O-7 and up is capped by law (DFAS notes).
2026 basic pay chart
Pick a rank to see how basic pay grows with years of service. Monthly, before taxes.
Icons: chevrons = enlisted, bar = warrant officer, star = officer (simplified, not branch insignia). Blank = no rate at that rank and time in service in the DFAS table. Source: DFAS, effective Jan 1, 2026, checked Oct 20, 2026.