Plain-language guides to U.S. military pay schedules and paydays.

How U.S. military payday works, and the remaining active-duty dates in 2026

How U.S. military payday works, and the remaining active-duty dates in 2026

A plain-language guide to the "1st and 15th" rule, why some deposits move earlier, and the official dates still ahead in 2026.

Marcus Hale

Service Pay Calendar

Plain-language guides to U.S. military pay schedules and paydays.