What is the normal annual salary for an Active Duty E-4 after taxes?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:32:44 -0400

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Apr 26 at 2018 6:53 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 18:53:53 -0400

That depends on a lot of factors. Here's a website focusing on before-tax income, given some planning assumptions.

https://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/military-enlisted-pay-breakdown.html

Military Enlisted Pay Breakdown

Below is a sample of annual Regular Military Compensation for a servicemember at E-4 pay level, with 3 years of military service

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 7:02 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:02:51 -0400

https://militarybenefits.info/2018-military-pay-charts/.
However, taxes depend on where you live. Don’t forget FICA. And if you’re married, BAH, BAS (links to those charts are on the bottom of the article).

2018 Military Pay Charts | Military Benefits

The 2018 military pay charts are official with a 2.4% pay increase as approved by President Trump on December 12, 2017.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 8:15 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:15:18 -0400

One should not forget to figure the tax situation when comparing. Much of military compensation is not taxed. It can make a big difference.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 26 at 2018 9:25 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 21:25:56 -0400

This is the best web page i have seen that estimates your basic pay, BAH and BAS benefits based on pay grade, years of service and location (zip code).
https://www.federalpay.org/military/calculator?grade=O-5&years_experience=Over+22+&year=2017&zip=76310&is_dependent=1&annualize=0&service=Air+Force

When you calculate your pay, you will see the taxable portion of your pay, this is your basic pay. You can go to https://smartasset.com/taxes/paycheck-calculator and use this tool to calculate your taxes on your paycheck. Remember, you do not pay taxes on money from BAH and BAS.

Military Pay Calculator for 2018 - With BAH and BAS

Our Military Pay Calculator allows you to calculate your yearly military compensation.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 27 at 2018 11:07 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:07:09 -0400

Go online to the Army Times- go to paycharts, look it up. All pay is normal, only allowances are different- and that will very from Post to Post/area. Also depending on allowances, some may be non-taxable. It is normal in the business world to ask for gross (before taxes) or net- you would do better with gross- due to the different state taxes.