Pay & Benefits
Get more than just a paycheck
Our success starts with the dedication of our Airmen. That’s why we’re committed to helping them grow with advanced training, ongoing career opportunities, and excellent pay and benefits.
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Air Force Active Duty Benefits
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Air National Guard benefits
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Air Force Reserve Benefits
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01 Insurance
- Excellent, low-cost/no-cost insurance rates
- Comprehensive medical and dental care
- Full pay and allowance for sick days
- Low-cost life insurance
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02 Food and housing
- Living expenses coverage for those living on base
- Monthly tax-free housing allowance for Airmen living off base
- Tax-free department and grocery stores with prices below the average of off-base retail options
- Monthly food allowances
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03 Retirement
- Eligibility to retire after 20 years of service
- Thrift Savings Plan, which allows Airmen to place a portion of their monthly pay into an account similar to a 401(k) account
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04 Recreation
- On-base facilities for various sports, arts and crafts, and equipment rentals, which are available for free or at lower rates than similar off base options
- Family-friendly social activities and recreational programs
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05 Vacation and travel
- 30 days of paid vacation with the freedom to explore local and foreign destinations
- Reduced lodging costs for hotels on bases across the U.S.
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06 Education
- Up to 100% tuition assistance through the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program, post 9/11 GI Bill or the Montgomery GI Bill
- Ability to earn college credit during basic training
- Available student loan repayment
ENLISTED MONTHLY PAYMENT TABLE 2024
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $2,017.20 *
2 YEARS $2,017.20
3 YEARS $2,017.20
4 YEARS $2,017.20
6 YEARS $2,017.20
*Pay for E-1 Airmen Basic will be slightly lower for the first four months of service.
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $2,261.10
2 YEARS $2,261.10
3 YEARS $2,261.10
4 YEARS $2,261.10
6 YEARS $2,261.10
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $2,377.50
2 YEARS $2,526.90
3 YEARS $2,680.20
4 YEARS $2,680.20
6 YEARS $2,680.20
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $2,633.70
2 YEARS $2,768.40
3 YEARS $2,918.40
4 YEARS $3,066.30
6 YEARS $3,197.40
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $2,872.20
2 YEARS $3,065.70
3 YEARS $3,214.20
4 YEARS $3,365.70
6 YEARS $3,601.80
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $3,135.60
2 YEARS $3,450.60
3 YEARS $3,603.00
4 YEARS $3,750.90
6 YEARS $3,904.80
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 YEARS $3,624.90
2 YEARS $3,956.40
3 YEARS $4,108.20
4 YEARS $4,308.30
6 YEARS $4,465.50
OFFICER MONTHLY PAYMENT TABLE 2023
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 years $3,367.20
2 years $3,786.00
3 years $4,576.80
4 years $4,576.80
6 years $4,576.80
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 years $4,190.70
2 years $4,772.70
3 years $5,496.90
4 years $5,682.60
6 Years $5,799.30
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 Years $4,489.80
2 Years $5,497.80
3 Years $5,933.40
4 Years $6,469.80
6 Years $6,780.30
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 Years $5,516.40
2 Years $6,385.20
3 Years $6812.10
4 Years $6906.30
6 Years $7,301.70
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 Years $6,393.30
2 Years $6,393.30
3 Years $6,393.30
4 Years $6,393.30
6 Years $6,393.30
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Payment table Years Benefit < 2 Years $6,393.30
2 Years $6,393.30
3 Years $6,393.30
4 Years $6,393.30
6 Years $6,393.30