Table of Contents
- 2023 Drill Pay Charts: Officers, Prior Enlisted Officers and Warrant Officers
- 2023 Drill Pay Chart: Officers and Warrant Officers 0-10 Years
- 2023 Drill Pay Chart: Officers and Warrant Officers 12-26 Years
- 2023 Drill Pay Chart: Officers and Warrant Officers 28-40 Years
- Officer Pay Notes
- 2023 Drill Pay Charts: Enlisted Members
- 2023 Drill Pay Chart: Enlisted Members 0-10 Years
- 2023 Drill Pay Chart: Enlisted Members 12-26 Years
- 2023 Drill Pay Chart: Enlisted Members 28-40 Years
- About Reserve Component Pay
National Guardsmen and reserve military service members should expect a 4.6% pay increase for drill pay.
The military pay increases will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. You’ll get your first increased paycheck on Jan. 12, 2024.
Current reserve drill pay is part of a 4.6% made in the 2023 defense budget.
Here are the 2022 drill pay charts, if you’d like to see how much your pay has increased by dollar amount.
Can I get a VA home loan as a member of the National Guard or Reserve?
Both National Guard and Reserve members may be eligible for VA home loan benefits if they meet the basic service requirements. The VA backs thousands of loans for Guard and Reserve members and Veterans each year. You can check your VA loan eligibility online today.
How to Read Drill Pay Charts
These drill pay tables apply to members of the reserve component (collectively, the National Guard and reserves). These charts only include basic military pay and do not include non-taxable allowances such as basic allowance for housing (BAH) or basic allowance for subsistence (BAS).
These charts include the base pay for each pay grade, as well as the amount of drill pay for both a single drill and four-drill periods. A single drill is 1/30th the amount of the monthly base pay. A standard drill weekend includes four drill periods.
You can see the active-duty 2023 military pay charts here.
When Do I Get Paid?
Active-duty military members and activated members of the National Guard and reserve are paid on the first and 15th of each month, except when those dates fall on a weekend or holiday. If so, you will be paid on the preceding business day. Traditional members of the Guard and reserve may be paid on a different schedule, depending on when they serve their drills or perform various duty assignments. Drill checks usually arrive within a week or so after performing drills. You can contact your finance or accounting office for more specific details.
Here are the standard military pay dates:
- Military Pay Dates
- Retired Military Pay Dates
2023 Drill Pay Charts: Officers, Prior Enlisted Officers and Warrant Officers
Here are the 2023 drill pay scales for officers, prior-enlisted officers and warrant officers serving in the National Guard and Reserves.
2023 Drill Pay Chart: Officers and Warrant Officers 0-10 Years
| Pay Grade | Fewer Than 2 | 2 or More | 3 or More | 4 or More | 6 or More | 8 or More | 10 or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-7 | 10,113.24 | 10,582.79 | 10,800.33 | 10,973.39 | 11,285.98 | 11,595.37 | 11,952.77 |
| One Drill | 337.10 | 352.76 | 360.01 | 365.78 | 376.20 | 386.51 | 398.42 |
| Four Drills | 1,348.43 | 1,411.04 | 1,440.04 | 1,463.11 | 1,504.80 | 1,546.05 | 1,593.71 |
| O-6 | 7,669.13 | 8,425.17 | 8,978.19 | 8,978.19 | 9,012.67 | 9,398.76 | 9,450 |
| One Drill | 255.64 | 280.84 | 299.27 | 299.27 | 300.42 | 313.29 | 315 |
| Four Drills | 1,022.55 | 1,123.35 | 1,197.09 | 1,197.09 | 1,201.69 | 1,253.17 | 1,260 |
| O-5 | 6,393.25 | 7,202.15 | 7,700.38 | 7,794.16 | 8,105.80 | 8,291.43 | 8,700.71 |
| One Drill | 213.11 | 240.07 | 256.68 | 259.81 | 270.19 | 276.38 | 290.02 |
| Four Drills | 852.44 | 960.29 | 1,026.72 | 1,039.22 | 1,080.77 | 1,105.53 | 1,160.10 |
| O-4 | 5,516.34 | 6,385.19 | 6,811.88 | 6,906.30 | 7,301.73 | 7,726.16 | 8,254.69 |
| One Drill | 183.88 | 212.84 | 227.07 | 230.21 | 243.39 | 257.54 | 275.16 |
| Four Drills | 735.52 | 851.36 | 908.25 | 920.84 | 973.56 | 1,030.15 | 1,100.62 |
| O-3 | 4,849.88 | 5,497.65 | 5,933.36 | 6,469.95 | 6,780.30 | 7,120.29 | 7,340.09 |
| One Drill | 161.66 | 183.26 | 197.78 | 215.66 | 226.01 | 237.35 | 244.67 |
| Four Drills | 646.65 | 733.02 | 791.11 | 862.66 | 904.04 | 949.37 | 978.68 |
| O-2 | 4,190.83 | 4,772.53 | 5,496.68 | 5,682.64 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 |
| One Drill | 139.69 | 159.09 | 183.23 | 189.42 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 |
| Four Drills | 558.77 | 636.33 | 732.89 | 757.68 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 |
| O-1 | 3,637.17 | 3,786.06 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 |
| One Drill | 121.24 | 126.20 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 |
| Four Drills | 484.96 | 504.81 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 |
| Prior Enlisted Officers | |||||||
| Pay Grade | Fewer Than 2 | 2 or More | 3 or More | 4 or More | 6 or More | 8 or More | 10 or More |
| O-3E | - | - | - | 6,469.95 | 6,780.30 | 7,120.29 | 7,340.09 |
| One Drill | - | - | - | 215.66 | 226.01 | 237.35 | 244.67 |
| Four Drills | - | - | - | 862.66 | 904.04 | 949.37 | 978.68 |
| O-2E | - | - | - | 5,682.64 | 5,799.30 | 5,983.96 | 6,295.59 |
| One Drill | - | - | - | 189.42 | 193.31 | 199.46 | 209.85 |
| Four Drills | - | - | - | 757.68 | 773.23 | 797.86 | 839.42 |
| O-1E | - | - | - | 4,576.92 | 4,887.27 | 5,067.73 | 5,252.72 |
| One Drill | - | - | - | 152.56 | 162.90 | 168.93 | 175.09 |
| Four Drills | - | - | - | 610.26 | 651.64 | 675.70 | 700.36 |
| Warrant Officers | |||||||
| Pay Grade | Fewer Than 2 | 2 or More | 3 or More | 4 or More | 6 or More | 8 or More | 10 or More |
| W-4 | 5,012.31 | 5,391.29 | 5,545.99 | 5,698.42 | 5,960.76 | 6,220.19 | 6,483.16 |
| One Drill | 167.08 | 179.71 | 184.87 | 189.94 | 198.69 | 207.34 | 216.10 |
| Four Drills | 668.31 | 718.84 | 739.47 | 759.79 | 794.77 | 829.36 | 864.42 |
| W-3 | 4,577.56 | 4,768.02 | 4,963.96 | 5,027.78 | 5,232.42 | 5,635.90 | 6,055.83 |
| One Drill | 152.59 | 158.93 | 165.47 | 167.59 | 174.41 | 187.86 | 201.86 |
| Four Drills | 610.34 | 635.74 | 661.87 | 670.37 | 697.65 | 751.46 | 807.44 |
| W-2 | 4,050.32 | 4,433.50 | 4,551.14 | 4,632.35 | 4,894.67 | 5,303 | 5,505.70 |
| One Drill | 135.01 | 147.78 | 151.70 | 154.41 | 163.16 | 176.76 | 183.52 |
| Four Drills | 540.04 | 591.14 | 606.82 | 617.64 | 652.62 | 707.06 | 734.09 |
| W-1 | 3,554.99 | 3,938.17 | 4,040.66 | 4,258.19 | 4,515.04 | 4,894.04 | 5,070.64 |
| One Drill | 118.50 | 131.27 | 134.69 | 141.94 | 150.50 | 163.13 | 169.02 |
| Four Drills | 473.99 | 525.09 | 538.75 | 567.76 | 602 | 652.54 | 676.08 |
2023 Drill Pay Chart: Officers and Warrant Officers 12-26 Years
| Pay Grade | 12 or More | 14 or More | 16 or More | 18 or More | 20 or More | 22 or More | 24 or More | 26 or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-7 | 12,308.88 | 12,666.60 | 13,789.72 | 14,737.85 | 14,737.85 | 14,737.85 | 14,737.85 | 14,762.02 |
| One Drill | 410.29 | 422.22 | 459.65 | 491.26 | 491.26 | 491.26 | 491.26 | 492.07 |
| Four Drills | 1,641.18 | 1,688.88 | 1,838.63 | 1,965.05 | 1,965.05 | 1,965.05 | 1,965.05 | 1,968.27 |
| O-6 | 9,450 | 9,986.90 | 10,936.32 | 11,493.53 | 12,050.42 | 12,367.54 | 12,688.84 | 13,310.82 |
| One Drill | 315 | 332.90 | 364.54 | 383.12 | 401.68 | 412.25 | 422.96 | 443.69 |
| Four Drills | 1,260 | 1,331.59 | 1,458.18 | 1,532.47 | 1,606.72 | 1,649.01 | 1,691.84 | 1,774.78 |
| O-5 | 9,001.72 | 9,389.73 | 9,983.03 | 10,265.35 | 10,544.76 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 |
| One Drill | 300.06 | 312.99 | 332.76 | 342.18 | 351.49 | 362.06 | 362.06 | 362.06 |
| Four Drills | 1,200.23 | 1,251.97 | 1,331.08 | 1,368.71 | 1,405.97 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 |
| O-4 | 8,665.59 | 8,951.12 | 9,115.48 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 |
| One Drill | 288.85 | 298.37 | 303.85 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 |
| Four Drills | 1,155.41 | 1,193.49 | 1,215.40 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 |
| O-3 | 7,701.67 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 |
| One Drill | 256.72 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 |
| Four Drills | 1,026.89 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 |
| O-2 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 |
| One Drill | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 |
| Four Drills | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 |
| O-1 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 |
| One Drill | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 |
| Four Drills | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 |
| Prior Enlisted Officers | ||||||||
| Pay Grade | 12 or More | 14 or More | 16 or More | 18 or More | 20 or More | 22 or More | 24 or More | 26 or More |
| O-3E | 7,499.19 | 7,796.36 | 7,967.38 | 8,199.59 | 8,199.59 | 8,199.59 | 8,199.59 | 8,199.59 |
| One Drill | 249.97 | 259.88 | 265.58 | 273.32 | 273.32 | 273.32 | 273.32 | 273.32 |
| Four Drills | 999.89 | 1,039.51 | 1,062.32 | 1,093.28 | 1,093.28 | 1,093.28 | 1,093.28 | 1,093.28 |
| O-2E | 6,364.81 | 6,539.28 | 6,539.28 | 6,539.28 | 6,539.28 | 6,539.28 | 6,539.28 | 6,539.28 |
| One Drill | 212.16 | 217.98 | 217.98 | 217.98 | 217.98 | 217.98 | 217.98 | 217.98 |
| Four Drills | 848.64 | 871.9 | 871.9 | 871.9 | 871.9 | 871.9 | 871.9 | 871.9 |
| O-1E | 5,290.98 | 5,533.24 | 5,533.24 | 5,533.24 | 5,533.24 | 5,533.24 | 5,533.24 | 5,533.24 |
| One Drill | 176.37 | 184.44 | 184.44 | 184.44 | 184.44 | 184.44 | 184.44 | 184.44 |
| Four Drills | 705.46 | 737.76 | 737.76 | 737.76 | 737.76 | 737.76 | 737.76 | 737.76 |
| Warrant Officers | ||||||||
| Pay Grade | 12 or More | 14 or More | 16 or More | 18 or More | 20 or More | 22 or More | 24 or More | 26 or More |
| W-5 | - | - | - | - | 8,912.13 | 9,363.95 | 9,701.05 | 10,073.27 |
| One Drill | - | - | - | - | 297.07 | 312.14 | 323.37 | 335.78 |
| Four Drills | - | - | - | - | 1,188.29 | 1,248.53 | 1,293.47 | 1,343.11 |
| W-4 | 6,877.82 | 6,877.94 | 7,224.39 | 7,554.07 | 7,824.13 | 8,473.83 | 8,791.27 | 9,153.50 |
| One Drill | 229.26 | 229.26 | 240.81 | 251.8 | 260.81 | 282.46 | 293.05 | 305.12 |
| Four Drills | 917.04 | 917.06 | 963.25 | 1,007.21 | 1,043.22 | 1,129.85 | 1,172.17 | 1,220.47 |
| W-3 | 6,253.76 | 6,253.70 | 6,482.84 | 6,718.09 | 7,142.53 | 7,599.51 | 7,781.27 | 8,029.42 |
| One Drill | 208.46 | 208.46 | 216.09 | 223.94 | 238.08 | 253.32 | 259.38 | 267.65 |
| Four Drills | 833.84 | 833.83 | 864.38 | 895.74 | 952.34 | 1,013.27 | 1,037.51 | 1,070.59 |
| W-2 | 5,704.40 | 5,704.55 | 5,948.18 | 6,138.65 | 6,310.74 | 6,653 | 6,760.31 | 6,760.31 |
| One Drill | 190.15 | 190.15 | 198.27 | 204.62 | 210.36 | 221.76 | 225.34 | 225.34 |
| Four Drills | 760.59 | 760.61 | 793.09 | 818.48 | 841.43 | 887.07 | 901.38 | 901.38 |
| W-1 | 5,318.36 | 5,318.46 | 5,561.78 | 5,753.21 | 5,929.17 | 6,143.16 | 6,143.16 | 6,143.16 |
| One Drill | 177.29 | 177.29 | 185.39 | 191.77 | 197.64 | 204.78 | 204.78 | 204.78 |
| Four Drills | 709.11 | 709.13 | 741.57 | 767.09 | 790.56 | 819.09 | 819.09 | 819.09 |
2023 Drill Pay Chart: Officers and Warrant Officers 28-40 Years
| Pay Grade | 28 or More | 30 or More | 32 or More | 34 or More | 36 or More | 38 or More | 40 or More | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-7 | 14,762.02 | 14,762.02 | 14,762.02 | 14,762.02 | 14,762.02 | 14,762.02 | 14,762.02 | ||
| One Drill | 492.07 | 492.07 | 492.07 | 492.07 | 492.07 | 492.07 | 492.07 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,968.27 | 1,968.27 | 1,968.27 | 1,968.27 | 1,968.27 | 1,968.27 | 1,968.27 | ||
| O-6 | 13,310.82 | 13,576.70 | 13,576.70 | 13,576.70 | 13,576.70 | 13,576.70 | 13,576.70 | ||
| One Drill | 443.69 | 452.55 | 452.55 | 452.55 | 452.55 | 452.55 | 452.55 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,774.78 | 1,810.23 | 1,810.23 | 1,810.23 | 1,810.23 | 1,810.23 | 1,810.23 | ||
| O-5 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | 10,861.87 | ||
| One Drill | 362.06 | 362.06 | 362.06 | 362.06 | 362.06 | 362.06 | 362.06 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | 1,448.25 | ||
| O-4 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | 9,210.23 | ||
| One Drill | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | 307.01 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | 1,228.04 | ||
| O-3 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | 7,890.52 | ||
| One Drill | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | 263.02 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | 1,052.07 | ||
| O-2 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | 5,799.30 | ||
| One Drill | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | 193.31 | ||
| Four Drills | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | 773.23 | ||
| O-1 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | 4,576.92 | ||
| One Drill | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | 152.56 | ||
| Four Drills | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | 610.26 | ||
| Prior Enlisted Officers | |||||||||
| Pay Grade | 28 or More | 30 or More | 32 or More | 34 or More | 36 or More | 38 or More | 40 or More | ||
| O-3E | 8,420.98 | 8,420.98 | 8,420.98 | 8,420.98 | 8,420.98 | 8,420.98 | 8,420.98 | ||
| One Drill | 280.70 | 280.70 | 280.70 | 280.70 | 280.70 | 280.70 | 280.70 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,122.80 | 1,122.80 | 1,122.80 | 1,122.80 | 1,122.80 | 1,122.80 | 1,122.80 | ||
| O-2E | 6,715.84 | 6,715.84 | 6,715.84 | 6,715.84 | 6,715.84 | 6,715.84 | 6,715.84 | ||
| One Drill | 223.86 | 223.86 | 223.86 | 223.86 | 223.86 | 223.86 | 223.86 | ||
| Four Drills | 895.45 | 895.45 | 895.45 | 895.45 | 895.45 | 895.45 | 895.45 | ||
| O-1E | 5,682.64 | 5,682.64 | 5,682.64 | 5,682.64 | 5,682.64 | 5,682.64 | 5,682.64 | ||
| One Drill | 189.42 | 189.42 | 189.42 | 189.42 | 189.42 | 189.42 | 189.42 | ||
| Four Drills | 757.68 | 757.68 | 757.68 | 757.68 | 757.68 | 757.68 | 757.68 | ||
| Warrant Officers | |||||||||
| Pay Grade | 28 or More | 30 or More | 32 or More | 34 or More | 36 or More | 38 or More | 40 or More | ||
| W-5 | 9,808.45 | 10,299.86 | 10,577.96 | 11,106.16 | 11,106.16 | 11,662.40 | 11,662.40 | ||
| One Drill | 326.95 | 343.33 | 352.60 | 370.20 | 370.20 | 388.75 | 388.75 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,307.79 | 1,373.31 | 1,410.40 | 1,480.82 | 1,480.82 | 1,554.98 | 1,554.98 | ||
| W-4 | 8,912.86 | 9,090.79 | 9,336.24 | 9,336.24 | 9,336.24 | 9,336.24 | 9,336.24 | ||
| One Drill | 297.10 | 303.03 | 311.21 | 311.21 | 311.21 | 311.21 | 311.21 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,188.38 | 1,212.10 | 1,244.83 | 1,244.83 | 1,244.83 | 1,244.83 | 1,244.83 | ||
| W-3 | 7,818.33 | 7,818.33 | 8,029.42 | 8,029.42 | 8,029.42 | 8,029.42 | 8,029.42 | ||
| One Drill | 260.61 | 260.61 | 267.65 | 267.65 | 267.65 | 267.65 | 267.65 | ||
| Four Drills | 1,042.44 | 1,042.44 | 1,070.59 | 1,070.59 | 1,070.59 | 1,070.59 | 1,070.59 | ||
| W-2 | 6,582.58 | 6,582.58 | 6,760.31 | 6,760.31 | 6,760.31 | 6,760.31 | 6,760.31 | ||
| One Drill | 219.42 | 219.42 | 225.34 | 225.34 | 225.34 | 225.34 | 225.34 | ||
| Four Drills | 877.68 | 877.68 | 901.38 | 901.38 | 901.38 | 901.38 | 901.38 | ||
| W-1 | 5,981.66 | 5,981.66 | 6,143.16 | 6,143.16 | 6,143.16 | 6,143.16 | 6,143.16 | ||
| One Drill | 199.39 | 199.39 | 204.78 | 204.78 | 204.78 | 204.78 | 204.78 | ||
| Four Drills | 797.55 | 797.55 | 819.09 | 819.09 | 819.09 | 819.09 | 819.09 |
Officer Pay Notes
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Prior Enlisted Officer Pay Qualifications
- Prior enlisted officers may be eligible for a higher pay rate based on time in service and other criteria. To qualify for O-1E – O-3E pay, officers must have served at least four years and one day on active duty, or have more than 1,460 points as a warrant officer and/or enlisted member.
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2023 Drill Pay Charts: Enlisted Members
Here are the drill pay charts for enlisted members of the National Guard and Reserves.
2023 Drill Pay Chart: Enlisted Members 0-10 Years
| Pay Grade | Fewer Than 2 | 2 or More | 3 or More | 4 or More | 6 or More | 8 or More | 10 or More | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6,055.50 | ||
| One Drill | - | - | - | - | - | - | 201.85 | ||
| Four Drills | - | - | - | - | - | - | 807.40 | ||
| E-8 | - | - | - | - | - | 4,957.19 | 5,176.34 | ||
| One Drill | - | - | - | - | - | 165.24 | 172.55 | ||
| Four Drills | - | - | - | - | - | 660.96 | 690.18 | ||
| E-7 | 3,445.74 | 3,760.92 | 3,905.30 | 4,095.44 | 4,244.66 | 4,500.54 | 4,644.92 | ||
| One Drill | 114.86 | 125.36 | 130.17 | 136.51 | 141.49 | 150.02 | 154.83 | ||
| Four Drills | 459.43 | 501.45 | 520.71 | 546.05 | 565.95 | 600.07 | 619.33 | ||
| E-6 | 2,980.38 | 3,279.76 | 3,424.79 | 3,565.30 | 3,711.94 | 4,041.94 | 4,171.18 | ||
| One Drill | 99.35 | 109.33 | 114.16 | 118.85 | 123.73 | 134.74 | 139.03 | ||
| Four Drills | 397.39 | 437.30 | 456.64 | 475.38 | 494.93 | 538.93 | 556.16 | ||
| E-5 | 2,730.29 | 2,914.31 | 3,055.15 | 3,199.20 | 3,423.82 | 3,658.44 | 3,851.48 | ||
| One Drill | 91.01 | 97.14 | 101.84 | 106.64 | 114.13 | 121.95 | 128.39 | ||
| Four Drills | 364.04 | 388.58 | 407.35 | 426.56 | 456.51 | 487.79 | 513.53 | ||
| E-4 | 2,503.41 | 2,631.67 | 2,774.12 | 2,914.95 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | ||
| One Drill | 83.45 | 87.72 | 92.47 | 97.16 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | ||
| Four Drills | 333.79 | 350.89 | 369.89 | 388.66 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | ||
| E-3 | 2,260.10 | 2,402.22 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | ||
| One Drill | 75.33 | 80.07 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | ||
| Four Drills | 301.34 | 320.30 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | ||
| E-2 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | ||
| One Drill | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | ||
| Four Drills | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | ||
| E-1 | 1,917.53 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| One Drill | 63.92 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Four Drills | 255.67 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| E-1<4 mo | 1,772.82 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| One Drill | 59.10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Four Drills | 236.38 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
2023 Drill Pay Chart: Enlisted Members 12-26 Years
| Pay Grade | 12 or More | 14 or More | 16 or More | 18 or More | 20 or More | 22 or More | 24 or More | 26 or More | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-9 | 6,192.79 | 6,365.85 | 6,568.88 | 6,774.82 | 7,102.88 | 7,381.65 | 7,673.63 | 8,121.59 | ||
| One Drill | 206.43 | 212.19 | 218.96 | 225.83 | 236.76 | 246.05 | 255.79 | 270.72 | ||
| Four Drills | 825.70 | 848.78 | 875.85 | 903.30 | 947.05 | 984.22 | 1,023.16 | 1,082.88 | ||
| E-8 | 5,312.02 | 5,474.44 | 5,651.05 | 5,968.81 | 6,129.95 | 6,404.20 | 6,556.63 | 6,930.80 | ||
| One Drill | 177.07 | 182.49 | 188.36 | 198.96 | 204.34 | 213.48 | 218.55 | 231.03 | ||
| Four Drills | 708.27 | 729.93 | 753.48 | 795.84 | 817.32 | 853.89 | 874.22 | 924.11 | ||
| E-7 | 4,900.48 | 5,113.50 | 5,258.52 | 5,413.22 | 5,473.15 | 5,674.57 | 5,782.54 | 6,193.44 | ||
| One Drill | 163.35 | 170.45 | 175.29 | 180.45 | 182.44 | 189.15 | 192.75 | 206.45 | ||
| Four Drills | 653.39 | 681.80 | 701.13 | 721.76 | 729.75 | 756.61 | 771.01 | 825.80 | ||
| E-6 | 4,419.97 | 4,496.02 | 4,551.46 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | ||
| One Drill | 147.33 | 149.87 | 151.71 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | ||
| Four Drills | 589.33 | 599.47 | 606.86 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | ||
| E-5 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | ||
| One Drill | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | ||
| Four Drills | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | ||
| E-4 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | ||
| One Drill | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | ||
| Four Drills | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | ||
| E-3 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | ||
| One Drill | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | ||
| Four Drills | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | ||
| E-2 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | ||
| One Drill | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | ||
| Four Drills | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 |
2023 Drill Pay Chart: Enlisted Members 28-40 Years
| Pay Grade | 28 or More | 30 or More | 32 or More | 34 or More | 36 or More | 38 or More | 40 or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-9 | 8,121.59 | 8,527.01 | 8,527.01 | 8,953.70 | 8,953.70 | 9,402.31 | 9,402.31 |
| One Drill | 270.72 | 284.23 | 284.23 | 298.46 | 298.46 | 313.41 | 313.41 |
| Four Drills | 1,082.88 | 1,136.94 | 1,136.94 | 1,193.83 | 1,193.83 | 1,253.64 | 1,253.64 |
| E-8 | 6,930.80 | 7,070.02 | 7,070.02 | 7,070.02 | 7,070.02 | 7,070.02 | 7,070.02 |
| One Drill | 231.03 | 235.66 | 235.66 | 235.66 | 235.66 | 235.66 | 235.66 |
| Four Drills | 924.11 | 942.67 | 942.67 | 942.67 | 942.67 | 942.67 | 942.67 |
| E-7 | 6,193.44 | 6,193.44 | 6,193.44 | 6,193.44 | 6,193.44 | 6,193.44 | 6,193.44 |
| One Drill | 206.45 | 206.45 | 206.45 | 206.45 | 206.45 | 206.45 | 206.45 |
| Four Drills | 825.80 | 825.80 | 825.80 | 825.80 | 825.80 | 825.80 | 825.80 |
| E-6 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 | 4,616.23 |
| One Drill | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 | 153.88 |
| Four Drills | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 | 615.50 |
| E-5 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 | 3,874.69 |
| One Drill | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 | 129.16 |
| Four Drills | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 | 516.62 |
| E-4 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 | 3,039.03 |
| One Drill | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 | 101.31 |
| Four Drills | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 | 405.20 |
| E-3 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 | 2,547.89 |
| One Drill | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 | 84.92 |
| Four Drills | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 | 339.72 |
| E-2 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 | 2,149.24 |
| One Drill | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 | 71.64 |
| Four Drills | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 | 286.56 |
About Reserve Component Pay
The reserve component consists of the National Guard and reserve, including the Air Force National Guard and Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard and Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve and Navy Reserve.
Guard and Reserve members typically serve “one weekend a month, two weeks a year.”
Your drill weekend consists of four drill periods of four hours each (two per day). During this time, you will receive pay and points for four drill periods.
Here is how your drill pay works:
- Each drill period is four hours.
- Each drill weekend consists of four drill periods. There is a morning drill and an afternoon drill for each day on the weekend, each of which is four hours long.
- You earn one day of pay and one retirement point per drill period.
- One day of pay is equal to 1/30th of the base pay for your pay grade and time in service.
- Each drill weekend is 16 total hours, good for four drill periods (and four retirement points).
- All other service in the reserve component is the equivalent of one day of active-duty pay (simply divide the monthly pay by 1/30th).
More information on Guard and reserve points, retirement and compensation:
- Understanding Guard and Reserve Points
- How to Earn More Guard and Reserve Points
- Can You Join the Guard or Reserves if You Have a VA Service-Connected Disability Rating?
- Should You Waive VA Disability Compensation or Drill Pay?
- Guard and Reserve Retirement Benefits Guide
- Should You Join the Guard or Reserves?
About Post Author
Brittany Crocker
Brittany Crocker served as The Military Wallet’s managing editor from May 2021 to December 2022. She is a veteran with over 11 years of military service and equal experience in the civilian journalism industry. Crocker received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and was a 2016-2017 White House Press Correspondents Association scholar. During her early journalism career she worked to expose organized crime, hate groups and deadly regulatory oversights in the childcare, aviation and tourism industries. Her award-winning columns, narrative features and investigations have spanned multiple coverage areas and influenced life-saving policy changes.
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