Military Pay → Civilian Salary

BAH and BAS are tax-free. This calculator grosses them up so you can compare apples to apples with civilian offers.

Annual Base Pay ($)Annual BAH ($, tax-free)Annual BAS ($, tax-free)Special / Bonus Pays ($)

Equivalent civilian salary

$85,692

Tax-free allowances: $29,400

Grossed-up value: $37,692

Assumes a 22% effective tax rate — adjust in your negotiation for your state.

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How to use this number

Add 5-15% for the value of TSP match, healthcare, and PTO on the civilian side before you decide if an offer is competitive. Use the result as your minimum acceptable salary, not your ceiling.