Compensation
The Congressional Budget Office recently estimated that the average active duty service member receives an Army benefits and pay compensation package worth $99,000.
Noncash Compensation
Noncash compensation represents almost 60 percent of this package. Noncash compensation includes health care, retirement pay, child care and free or subsidized food.
Benefits
Everyone knows about the federal benefits available to veterans, but did you know many states also offer great benefits to their veterans? State benefits range from free college and employment resources to free hunting and fishing licenses. Most states also offer tax breaks for their veterans and specialized license plates, some states even provide their veterans with cash bonuses just for serving in the military.
Foreign Language Pay
Dislocation Allowance
Special Assignment Duty Pay
Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay
Hazardous Duty Incentive
PayCost of Living Allowance
Dependency Compensation
Basic Allowance for Subsistence
Hardship Duty Pay
Combat Compensation
Guard Drill Pay
Health Care
Survivor Benefits