Military Compensation Platform 2026

2026 DFAS pay scales | BAH by ZIP | Combat zone tax-free | Take-home pay simulation | All branches & family scenarios

Personal & Service Details
E-4 Specialist
Promotion timeline
-- months until next promotion
Single
Married
Married + Children
Active Duty
Reserve (monthly estimate)
CONUS / Non-combat
🌍 Combat Deployment (Tax-Free + Hazard Pay)
📍 Beverly Hills, CA
Compensation Summary 2026
💰 Total Monthly (Gross + Allowances)$0
🏦 Estimated Take-Home Pay (After Tax + TSP)$0
🪖 Base Pay: $0
🏠 BAH: $0
🍱 BAS: $0
⚡ Hazard/Deployment: $0
📉 Combat Zone Tax-Free: Inactive  | Federal Tax: $0  State Tax: $0  FICA: $0  TSP: $0
Promotion Forecast
-- months
Retirement Estimate (20 years)
$0/month
BAH Map by ZIP
📍 Current BAH: --/month

Military Pay Planning Library

Use the calculator first, then review planning articles for base pay, BAH, BAS, deployment assumptions, TSP, tax estimates, retirement notes, and official verification.

Pay estimate workflow

Review grade, service time, location, dependency status, deployment setting, TSP, and deductions.

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Official verification

Use DFAS, DTMO, LES records, and finance office guidance before making pay decisions.

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Budget planning

Compare gross pay, allowances, take-home pay, housing costs, savings, and retirement estimates.

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What this calculator helps estimate

  • Monthly gross compensation from base pay, BAH, BAS, and deployment assumptions.
  • Simplified take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, FICA, and TSP assumptions.
  • Promotion timing, BAH by ZIP, and simplified 20-year retirement estimates.
  • Exportable PNG/PDF summaries for personal planning notes.

Quick FAQ

Is this official?

No. It is an independent estimate tool and not a U.S. government website.

What should I verify?

Verify official pay, BAH, tax, and entitlement details with DFAS, DTMO, LES records, and your finance office.

Are the homepage tools preserved?

Yes. Branch, rank, family, reserve, deployment, ZIP, TSP, map, exports, promotion, retirement, and pay summary functions remain.

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