Army Promotion Pay Raise
Use this instead of the joint promotion calculator when you want Army-specific results pre-filtered to the Army grade sequence.
Complete required fields, then select Calculate.
Estimate confidence: PENDING INPUT
Data as of 2026-01-01
Included in estimate
- Base pay (paygrade + years of service)
- BAS
- BAH (ZIP + dependent status)
- Special pay entered in this scenario
- Cost-of-living factor used by this tool
- Deduction rate assumption shown in this tool
Not included
- Service-specific incentive pays not entered (for example sea pay or flight pay)
- Future pay-table or allowance updates after the data date
- Personal tax credits/deductions beyond the selected deduction assumption
What this tool is for
Use this page when you want to see exactly what an Army promotion changes in your monthly pay picture. It keeps duty ZIP, family status, and years of service fixed so the result isolates the grade jump.
Worked example
Example: an Army E-5 at Fort Hood (ZIP 76544) can see the monthly and annual pay lift from promotion to E-6 without rebuilding the scenario in the joint calculator.
When to use it
Use it for Army promotion planning, reenlistment conversations, or budget checks that depend on the next Army grade.
When not to use it
Do not use it to predict board timing, selection odds, or back pay. It models the pay difference only, not when or whether promotion happens.
What the result means
The current figure is the present grade and the comparison figure is the next mapped Army grade. The monthly and yearly differences isolate the pay impact of promotion only.
Official sources used
Direct links to the official pages this tool relies on.
Site assumptions
- Uses the Army next-grade mapping: E1→E2→...→E9, W1→W2→...→W5, O1→O2→...→O10.
- Keeps duty ZIP, family status, and years of service fixed across both sides.
- Does not model promotion timing, back pay, or selection gates.
What is included
- Base pay change between current and next Army grade
- BAH at the entered ZIP and dependent status for both grades
- BAS for both grades
- Monthly and annualized difference output
What is not included
- Selection probability or board timing
- Special-duty pay changes tied to the next assignment
- Any guarantee that promotion occurs
Verify with
- Your Army career counselor or unit admin
- The linked DFAS pay tables
- Your current LES
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official government site?
No. This is an independent planning utility, not an official U.S. Government website. Do not submit CUI, ITAR, classified, or sensitive personal information. Always verify estimates with official sources before making financial decisions.
How accurate are these estimates?
These are planning estimates based on official DFAS, DoD, and service-specific sources. Actual pay may vary based on your specific situation, special pays, tax withholdings, and other factors. Use these tools for planning purposes and verify with your finance office.
When was this data last updated?
Check the source and assumptions sections on this page for the current effective date used by the site. If the linked official pages have changed since then, use the official pages first.
Does this assume I will definitely promote to the next grade?
No. It assumes the next mapped paygrade for planning purposes only. The page estimates the pay effect of promotion, not the timing or probability of actually pinning on.
This estimate uses simplified planning assumptions. Review the linked methodology and official source pages before making financial decisions. Spotted an error or have a suggestion? Send a note.