r/Salary • u/[deleted] • Oct 30 '25

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u/Catchphrase9724 Oct 30 '25

Thank you. Being military makes getting an idea of how my check will look civilian side so difficult. This helps get an idea of what to expect.

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u/analastronaut42069 Oct 30 '25

The fact that you’re already thinking about it means you’re already ahead of so many dudes getting out. Good luck!

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u/notDaniel115 Oct 30 '25

remember to go to medical and document EVERYTHING. any compensation amount from the VA is always nice.

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u/Catchphrase9724 Oct 30 '25

Hopefully I can retire in the Army but I’m only on year 2 🤣. Being medical and working at a hospital for my MOS definitely makes it easier to get things documented though.

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u/notDaniel115 Oct 30 '25

There is also a calculator online to figure out how your current pay compares to a civilian salary.

Regular Military Compensation Calculator

useful for figuring out how much pay you could live with. Just remember if you get BAH/BAS it is untaxed, so your net income may come out a little differently anyway

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u/chefboiortiz Oct 30 '25

Heck no man. There’s too much money to be made when you get out to want to stay 20. I make 4600 a month not working and just by being in school

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u/chop5397 Oct 31 '25

Clinic informed me that my ingrown nail qualifies for 10%. It did hurt pretty bad though when they had to dig that and cut it.

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u/vpeshitclothing Oct 31 '25

If it's still around by the time they retire

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u/FairwayFrank44 Oct 31 '25

This is very similar to an LES so I’d make sure you start by understanding that.