Posted on Nov 16, 2014
PFC Human Resources Clerk (S1)
4.77K
3
7
2
2
0
Because when I look at some people it doesn't necessarily add up in my mind
Posted in these groups: Double barred dollar sign.svg Money
Avatar feed
Responses: 5
LTC Yinon Weiss
1
1
0
BAH and BAS often make the largest additional pay. If you live off base, you can calculate BAH here: http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

Since you are new to the Army, the most important thing you can do is learn how to read your LES (Leave and Earning Statement). I remember the first class I had on it... it was very confusing, but it's something important to understand.

You can start by looking at the official site: http://www.dfas.mil/militarymembers/payentitlements/aboutpay.html

I also recommend just asking an instructor in your school to explain the LES to you. Get a print out of yours and have it in hand and walk through it. Everybody has to learn sometime. You may even have a class on it scheduled during your AIT.
(1)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Joseph Baker
0
0
0
I have an average salary in my industry. But I have extra income. Now I actively earn money by playing in the casino. I am responsible, I study game reviews on https://nodepositz.org/roobet/, I look for promotional codes and I never stop controlling the process.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Cadet SGT (Pre-Commission)
0
0
0
For me, the best way to have fun is to play in an online casino. And if you support me in this regard, then you should visit the site https://casinosanalyzer.com/casino-bonuses/parimatchwin.com with an excellent description of the various platforms for playing. Very helpful, helped me figure it out.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Avatar feed
How much more money do you make than the pay chart shows?
MAJ Rene De La Rosa
0
0
0
Some people include the BAH and any other incidentals in their final pay analysis. Don't do this honest mistake. Just take your net income and work off that. It makes it a lot more reasonable and predictable. Including the BAH and other monies only inflates the entire package and people have some misconception that they have to go out and make this in order to survive. Nope; downsize and it will make a world of difference!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Kyle Taylor
0
0
0
None. Your base pay is what you make other than BAH and BAS.
(0)
Comment
(0)
PFC Human Resources Clerk (S1)
PFC (Join to see)
>1 y
I mean like including special pay and everything else including bonuses etc
(0)
Reply
(0)
SGT Kyle Taylor
SGT Kyle Taylor
>1 y
Well your Bonus only comes on your YR to date and depends on the size of your Bonus for how much you get. Than Google BAH rate for the area your in and if you have dependents or not. You only get BAH and BAS if your married or have kids that you have to not live in the Bs do to custody.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close