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var payRates = {
"E-1": { "0-2": 60.00, "2-4": 62.50, "4-6": 65.00, "6-8": 67.50, "8-10": 70.00, "10-12": 72.50, "12-14": 75.00, "14-16": 77.50, "16-18": 80.00, "18-20": 82.50, "20+": 85.00 },
"E-2": { "0-2": 65.00, "2-4": 67.50, "4-6": 70.00, "6-8": 72.50, "8-10": 75.00, "10-12": 77.50, "12-14": 80.00, "14-16": 82.50, "16-18": 85.00, "18-20": 87.50, "20+": 90.00 },
"E-3": { "0-2": 70.00, "2-4": 72.50, "4-6": 75.00, "6-8": 77.50, "8-10": 80.00, "10-12": 82.50, "12-14": 85.00, "14-16": 87.50, "16-18": 90.00, "18-20": 92.50, "20+": 95.00 },
"E-4": { "0-2": 75.00, "2-4": 77.50, "4-6": 80.00, "6-8": 82.50, "8-10": 85.00, "10-12": 87.50, "12-14": 90.00, "14-16": 92.50, "16-18": 95.00, "18-20": 97.50, "20+": 100.00 },
"E-5": { "0-2": 85.00, "2-4": 87.50, "4-6": 90.00, "6-8": 92.50, "8-10": 95.00, "10-12": 97.50, "12-14": 100.00, "14-16": 102.50, "16-18": 105.00, "18-20": 107.50, "20+": 110.00 },
"E-6": { "0-2": 95.00, "2-4": 97.50, "4-6": 100.00, "6-8": 102.50, "8-10": 105.00, "10-12": 107.50, "12-14": 110.00, "14-16": 112.50, "16-18": 115.00, "18-20": 117.50, "20+": 120.00 },
"E-7": { "0-2": 105.00, "2-4": 107.50, "4-6": 110.00, "6-8": 112.50, "8-10": 115.00, "10-12": 117.50, "12-14": 120.00, "14-16": 122.50, "16-18": 125.00, "18-20": 127.50, "20+": 130.00 },
"E-8": { "0-2": 115.00, "2-4": 117.50, "4-6": 120.00, "6-8": 122.50, "8-10": 125.00, "10-12": 127.50, "12-14": 130.00, "14-16": 132.50, "16-18": 135.00, "18-20": 137.50, "20+": 140.00 },
"E-9": { "0-2": 125.00, "2-4": 127.50, "4-6": 130.00, "6-8": 132.50, "8-10": 135.00, "10-12": 137.50, "12-14": 140.00, "14-16": 142.50, "16-18": 145.00, "18-20": 147.50, "20+": 150.00 },
"O-1": { "0-2": 120.00, "2-4": 125.00, "4-6": 130.00, "6-8": 135.00, "8-10": 140.00, "10-12": 145.00, "12-14": 150.00, "14-16": 155.00, "16-18": 160.00, "18-20": 165.00, "20+": 170.00 },
"O-2": { "0-2": 130.00, "2-4": 135.00, "4-6": 140.00, "6-8": 145.00, "8-10": 150.00, "10-12": 155.00, "12-14": 160.00, "14-16": 165.00, "16-18": 170.00, "18-20": 175.00, "20+": 180.00 },
"O-3": { "0-2": 145.00, "2-4": 150.00, "4-6": 155.00, "6-8": 160.00, "8-10": 165.00, "10-12": 170.00, "12-14": 175.00, "14-16": 180.00, "16-18": 185.00, "18-20": 190.00, "20+": 195.00 },
"O-4": { "0-2": 160.00, "2-4": 165.00, "4-6": 170.00, "6-8": 175.00, "8-10": 180.00, "10-12": 185.00, "12-14": 190.00, "14-16": 195.00, "16-18": 200.00, "18-20": 205.00, "20+": 210.00 },
"O-5": { "0-2": 180.00, "2-4": 185.00, "4-6": 190.00, "6-8": 195.00, "8-10": 200.00, "10-12": 205.00, "12-14": 210.00, "14-16": 215.00, "16-18": 220.00, "18-20": 225.00, "20+": 230.00 },
"O-6": { "0-2": 200.00, "2-4": 205.00, "4-6": 210.00, "6-8": 215.00, "8-10": 220.00, "10-12": 225.00, "12-14": 230.00, "14-16": 235.00, "16-18": 240.00, "18-20": 245.00, "20+": 250.00 }
};
function calculateDrillPay() {
var rank = document.getElementById("rank").value;
var yearsOfService = document.getElementById("yearsOfService").value;
var drillPeriods = parseFloat(document.getElementById("drillPeriods").value);
var drillPayResultDiv = document.getElementById("drillPayResult");
var estimatedPaySpan = document.getElementById("estimatedPay");
var errorMessageDiv = document.getElementById("errorMessage");
errorMessageDiv.style.display = "none";
drillPayResultDiv.style.display = "none";
if (!rank || !yearsOfService) {
errorMessageDiv.textContent = "Please select both your Rank and Years of Service.";
errorMessageDiv.style.display = "block";
return;
}
if (isNaN(drillPeriods) || drillPeriods <= 0) {
errorMessageDiv.textContent = "Please enter a valid number of drill periods (must be a positive number).";
errorMessageDiv.style.display = "block";
return;
}
var payPerPeriod = 0;
if (payRates[rank] && payRates[rank][yearsOfService]) {
payPerPeriod = payRates[rank][yearsOfService];
} else {
errorMessageDiv.textContent = "Could not find pay rate for the selected Rank and Years of Service. Please check your selections.";
errorMessageDiv.style.display = "block";
return;
}
var grossDrillPay = payPerPeriod * drillPeriods;
estimatedPaySpan.textContent = "$" + grossDrillPay.toFixed(2);
drillPayResultDiv.style.display = "block";
}
Drill Pay Calculator
— Select Rank —
E-1
E-2
E-3
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
E-8
E-9
O-1
O-2
O-3
O-4
O-5
O-6
— Select Years —
Less than 2 years
2-4 years
4-6 years
6-8 years
8-10 years
10-12 years
12-14 years
14-16 years
16-18 years
18-20 years
20+ years
Estimated Gross Drill Pay:
Understanding Your Military Drill Pay
For members of the National Guard and Reserves, drill pay is a crucial component of their overall compensation. Unlike active duty pay, drill pay is earned for specific periods of training and service, typically during weekend drills or annual training events. This calculator helps you estimate your gross drill pay based on key factors.
How Drill Pay is Calculated
Your drill pay is primarily determined by three factors:
- Your Rank: As you advance in rank (e.g., from E-1 to E-4, or O-1 to O-3), your base pay per drill period increases significantly.
- Your Years of Service: Similar to active duty, more years of service generally lead to higher pay within each rank. This accounts for experience and longevity.
- Number of Drill Periods: Military drill pay is calculated per "drill period." A standard drill weekend usually consists of four drill periods (two periods on Saturday, two on Sunday). However, some training events or specific duties might involve more or fewer periods. Each drill period is typically equivalent to a quarter of a full day's active duty pay.
The basic formula is straightforward: (Pay per Drill Period) × (Number of Drill Periods) = Gross Drill Pay.
Using the Drill Pay Calculator
Our Drill Pay Calculator simplifies this process for you:
- Select Your Rank: Choose your current military rank from the dropdown menu (e.g., E-5, O-2).
- Select Years of Service: Indicate your total creditable years of service. This is important as pay rates increase with experience.
- Enter Number of Drill Periods: Input the number of drill periods you expect to complete. For a typical drill weekend, this would be '4'.
Once you click "Calculate Drill Pay," the tool will provide an estimated gross pay for those drill periods. This estimate does not account for taxes, deductions, or special pays (like hazardous duty pay, flight pay, or re-enlistment bonuses), which can vary widely.
Important Considerations
- Gross vs. Net Pay: The calculator provides a gross pay estimate. Your actual take-home pay (net pay) will be lower due to federal income tax, state income tax (if applicable), FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and other potential deductions like SGLI (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance) or Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions.
- Official Pay Charts: The pay rates used in this calculator are estimates based on publicly available military pay charts and are subject to change. Always refer to the official Department of Defense pay charts for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
- Annual Training: For longer annual training periods (e.g., two weeks), you would typically be paid at the active duty daily rate, not the drill period rate. This calculator is specifically for drill periods.
Examples of Drill Pay Calculation:
Let's look at a few hypothetical scenarios using the calculator's estimated rates:
- E-4 with 3 Years of Service, 4 Drill Periods:
- Rank: E-4
- Years of Service: 2-4 years
- Drill Periods: 4
- Estimated Pay per Period (from chart): $77.50
- Calculation: $77.50 × 4 = $310.00
- E-7 with 11 Years of Service, 4 Drill Periods:
- Rank: E-7
- Years of Service: 10-12 years
- Drill Periods: 4
- Estimated Pay per Period (from chart): $117.50
- Calculation: $117.50 × 4 = $470.00
- O-3 with 7 Years of Service, 4 Drill Periods:
- Rank: O-3
- Years of Service: 6-8 years
- Drill Periods: 4
- Estimated Pay per Period (from chart): $160.00
- Calculation: $160.00 × 4 = $640.00
Use this calculator as a helpful guide to understand your potential earnings from your dedicated service in the Guard or Reserve.