How much would a new E5 with 5 years in service make ?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:45:32 -0400

i've asked people around about this and couldn't get a clear answer and idk if i can ask this question here but, i've been in for 5 years. 2.5 years as a SPC (yes i know thats a long time) and now i'm getting pinned SGT soon, would i get paid by time in service or pay goes by grade ?

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jun 15 at 2021 2:45 PM

SSgt Christophe Murphy — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:45:11 -0400

https://www.usaa.com/advice/military-pay-calculator?akredirect=true

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Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 15 at 2021 3:23 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:23:02 -0400

If you check your LES, you will see that pay is dependent on both time in service and what pay grade you are. Your current BAS will not change.

Current military pay chart are available here:
https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/militarymembers/militarymembers/pay-tables/2021%20MilPay%20General.pdf?ver=MkfmQyc245XzKP414-iRVA%3d%3d
BAH calculator, if you aren't in the barracks, is here:
https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm

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Response by SSG Dale London made Jun 15 at 2021 4:00 PM

SSG Dale London — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:00:39 -0400

Your pay is based on your pay grade and time in service. If you've been in 5 years and only just now made E-5, you will be making the same base pay as an E-5 with 5 years who was promoted much earlier than you.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jun 15 at 2021 7:41 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:41:19 -0400

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 16 at 2021 11:13 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 11:13:45 -0400

You're about to be a Sergeant.....and didn't know how to find this answer?

I'm not normally the type to comment just to comment, without giving helpful information....but come on.

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Jun 16 at 2021 4:30 PM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:30:38 -0400

Are you seriously telling us that you don't know how to read a pay chart after 5 years? WTF?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2021 12:39 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:39:28 -0400

honestly im sick of the higher ranking people on here giving people crap who just want to get a clear answer on things ....its getting annoying that i cant even ask a question i was confused about without getting shamed for it im over this website

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2021 12:48 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:48:57 -0400

thanks to the people that actually get on here and help but i cannot take it anymore with the higher ranking people on here pushing their rank around im never coming to this website again...

Response by SFC Peter Krarup made Jun 17 at 2021 4:56 PM

SFC Peter Krarup — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 16:56:52 -0400

SPC, have you considered looking at the DFAS Pay Tables? The answer is right there. Don't forget to factor in any allowances, taxes, or other issues.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 18 at 2021 12:08 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:08:46 -0400

You've asked people around and still couldn't give you a clear answer? Were people messing with you, or are you messing around with people on here? Did you ask your first line? Hell, did you ask some of the PVT's in your unit? Money is somewhat important to me; I understood the pay chart before signing my initial contract. I look it up a couple times a month just to fantasize about where I could be at in the next few years/ towards the end of my career and calculate my retirement based on hypothetical situations. "C'mon, man! You know the thing!".

I am all for people asking questions if they should need help. If I realize that I could get a definitive answer quickly from someone with experience instead of spending hours of cross referencing different documents, I will do that. But, this answer could be found within seconds of a quick search. You spent more time typing out this question than it would take to find the answer, and that is why some folks are showing some tough love to ya.