Latest "Military pay" stories

Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdown

Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.

By Leo Shane III

14 days ago

Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts

House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay

Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Military pay overhaul could mean huge pay boosts for enlisted troops

The most junior servicemembers would see their pay raised from $23,000 annually to more than $31,000.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years

Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Troops could see monthly bonuses, better housing pay under House plan

A draft version of the annual defense authorization bill calls for more financial support for younger troops.

By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers

3 months ago