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Active Net Pay

Being an Active Duty servicemember comes with benefits and perks, one being a steady paycheck with tax-free allowance. You can expect your paycheck every 2 weeks since the military pay chart is bi-weekly. View the 2023 Active Duty military posting calendar below or Download the PDF.

Members with Free Active Duty Checking® accounts will automatically receive their direct deposit one business day early.

Active Net Pay Calendar
Month Early Military Funds Available Regular Military Funds Available
January 12th
31st
13th
1st
of February
February 14th
28th
15th
1st
of March
March 14th
30th
15th
31st
April 13th
28th
14th
29th
May 12th
31st
13th
1st
of June
June 14th
29th
15th
30th
July 13th
29th
14th
1st
of August
August 12th
31st
15th
1st
of September
September 14th
28th
15th
29th
October 12th
31st
13th
1st
of November
November 14th
30th
15th
1st
of December
December 14th
28th
15th
29th

Retired Net Pay/Alt

For those retired from the military, your payment timeframe differs a little from Active Duty military pay dates. The chart below outlines the 2023 retirement payment calendar.

Members with Free Active Duty Checking® accounts will automatically receive their direct deposit one business day early.

Retired Net Pay/Alt
Month Early Military Funds Available Regular Military Funds Available
January 31st 1st of February
February 28th 1st of March
March 30th 31st
April 28th 29th
May 31st 1st of June
June 29th 30th
July 29th 1st of August
August 31st 1st of September
September 28th 29th
October 31st 1st of November
November 30th 1st of December
December 28th 29th

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We understand that if you’re Active Duty, a veteran or retired military, you have unique financial needs. That’s why we offer a special suite of products, services, special offers and discounts designed exclusively for you.

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Navy Federal is dedicated to providing excellent financial tools and resources to military members and their families. As a Navy Federal member, you have access to additional benefits to help save you time and money.

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