Latest "Military pay" stories

Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back pay

A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.

By Leo Shane III

10 hours ago

Pay boosts for junior troops not yet a priority for Pentagon planners

Defense Department officials are scheduled to finish their review of military compensation in early 2025.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Military pay, benefits may be better than you think, report says

An analysis from the Congressional Budget Office says that troops and the public may be underestimating all of the compensation troops receive.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan

Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

2 months ago

White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national security

About 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown

Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago