Air Force Pay Calculator

Rank/Grade: E-1 (Airman Basic) E-2 (Airman) E-3 (Airman First Class) E-4 (Senior Airman) E-5 (Staff Sergeant) E-6 (Technical Sergeant) E-7 (Master Sergeant) E-8 (Senior Master Sergeant) E-9 (Chief Master Sergeant) O-1 (Second Lieutenant) O-2 (First Lieutenant) O-3 (Captain) O-4 (Major) O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel) O-6 (Colonel)

Years of Service:

Estimated Monthly BAH ($): Basic Allowance for Housing depends on your location and dependents.

BAS Type (Subsistence): Enlisted ($460.25) Officer ($316.75)

Other Special Monthly Pays ($):

Compensation Breakdown

Monthly Base Pay:

Housing (BAH):

Subsistence (BAS):

Special Pays:

Estimated Gross Monthly:

Note: This estimate uses generalized 2024-2025 pay table figures. Actual pay may vary based on specific duty station, tax withholdings, and exact service date.

Understanding Air Force Compensation

Calculating your Air Force pay is more complex than a standard civilian salary. Your "Regular Military Compensation" (RMC) consists of several components, some of which are taxable and others that are tax-exempt.

1. Basic Pay

This is the core salary determined by your rank and how many years you have served in the military. As you promote or reach longevity milestones (usually every 2 years), your base pay increases.

2. BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing)

BAH is a non-taxable allowance provided to Airmen to cover the cost of housing when they do not live in government-provided quarters. The amount is determined by your geographic location (ZIP code), rank, and whether or not you have dependents.

3. BAS (Basic Allowance for Subsistence)

This is a non-taxable allowance intended to offset the cost of the Airman's meals. It is adjusted annually based on food cost indices. Officers and Enlisted members receive different fixed rates.

4. Special Pays and Incentive Pays

Airmen in specific career fields or dangerous locations may receive additional monthly compensation, such as:

Flight Pay: For those in aviation-related positions.
Hazardous Duty Pay: For duties involving inherent danger.
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay: For service in designated combat zones.
Language Professional Pay: For proficiency in critical foreign languages.

Air Force Pay Example

If an E-5 (Staff Sergeant) with 6 years of service is stationed at a base with a $1,800 BAH rate, their monthly compensation would look like this:

Base Pay: ~$3,750
BAH: $1,800
BAS: $460.25
Total: ~$6,010.25 per month

Because the BAH and BAS are non-taxable, this "take-home" value is often equivalent to a much higher civilian gross salary.