How soon will I get paid in basic training?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:46:19 -0500

I ship out on January 27. However, my orders say "start date 2020-02-07". I assume I will be in processing from the 27th to the 7th. Will I get paid the first time on February 15th?

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jan 22 at 2020 2:52 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:52:34 -0500

Depends on how the pay period falls

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 3:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:18:27 -0500

It will take 30-45 days (few cases a little longer) to receive your first pay.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 22 at 2020 3:23 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:23:32 -0500

They would have to make the finance imputs by around the 22nd of January to impact 15FEB pay.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 3:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:26:34 -0500

As most have mentioned, it would depend on how fast they inprocess you thru finance, there are time lines for the payroll to be processed..

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2020 3:29 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:29:00 -0500

Only thing to add to what everyone else said, is that you will be paid back to the day your orders have you ship out. So your first pay will be larger than your regular pay. so thats good!!!!!!haha

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Jan 22 at 2020 6:00 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:00:41 -0500

1. Pay begins the day you report to MEPS.
2. Within 3 days of arriving to the Reception Staion, you’ll get an advance payment.
3. Then at the end of the month (02/29/20) if no issues with your paperwork. If not, then next by the end of next month.
4. The US Gobernment pays monthly, but I highly suggest you to opt-in for mid-month pay. Then your pay will be splited; 15th and end of each month.

Response by SSG Brian G. made Jan 23 at 2020 3:21 AM

SSG Brian G. — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:21:56 -0500

You'll arrive at your BCT and in process. During this in process time you will get an advance on your pay. Usually like 1 weeks worth. This is your walking around money to buy common things you will need in BCT for a bit. Then once they get your pay squared away you will start receiving it on the 1st and then 15th.