Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Eisenhower
Published December 26, 2024
In 2025, military personnel will see a 4.5% pay raise across the board, with junior enlisted service members (E-1 through E-4) receiving an extra 10%, resulting in a total increase of 14.5% for that group. These raises were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the Senate on December 18, 2024. The bill now awaits President Biden’s signature to become law by year’s end.
Here’s what to expect once the increases are finalized:
• 14.5% raise for junior enlisted personnel ranked E-4 and below.
• 4.5% raise for all other servicemembers ranked E-5 and above, including officers.
These changes are part of ongoing efforts to improve recruitment and retention in the military. Check out the updated pay charts below to see what your 2025 monthly paycheck will look like.