President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law Dec. 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay.

Service in the United States Army requires dedication, sacrifice, and unconditional devotion. For new recruits, active-duty personnel, and families, the U.S. Military Pay Chart 2025 is a necessary ...

President Donald Trump signed the annual defense authorization bill into law on December 18, confirming a 3.8% raise in military basic pay starting January 1, 2026. The raise applies across all ...

The 2026 BAH increase comes at the same time as a likely pay raise for service members. As of Dec. 11, the House of Representatives had approved the 3.8% increase in basic pay. The proposed pay raise ...