🛡️ Guard & Reserve Pay Calculator

Drill pay, annual training, Tricare, and total annual compensation

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TRS is available to all Selected Reserve members not on active duty
Spread over obligation years. Enter total amount.

Estimated Annual Guard/Reserve Compensation

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Per Drill Weekend
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Annual Drill Pay
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Annual Training Pay
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Tricare Savings
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Pay Breakdown
Base pay (daily rate = monthly / 30)$0
Drill weekend (4 periods × daily rate)$0
Annual drill (48 periods)$0
Annual training (15 days × daily rate)$0
Bonus (annual portion)$0
Tricare savings vs civilian market$0
Total Annual Value$0
ℹ️ Note: Drill pay calculated as 1/30th of monthly base pay per drill period (4 periods per standard weekend). Annual training pays the full daily rate. Tricare savings estimated as difference between TRS premiums and average employer health insurance cost (~$1,500/mo family). Guard members may also receive state benefits not shown here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the National Guard pay per drill weekend?

One drill weekend = 4 drill periods. Each drill period pays 1/30th of your monthly base pay. For an E-5 with 4 years, that's approximately $131 per period or $526 per drill weekend.

Do Guard/Reserve members get BAH?

Not for drill weekends. BAH is only paid during activation/mobilization (30+ consecutive days of active duty) and during annual training if orders specify BAH entitlement. When activated, you receive the same BAH as active duty based on your duty station or home ZIP.

What is Tricare Reserve Select?

TRS is health insurance available to all Selected Reserve members. Family coverage costs $296.86/month (2026) — compared to $1,500-$2,000+/month for comparable civilian employer family coverage. This makes TRS one of the most valuable Guard/Reserve benefits, saving $14,000-$20,000+/year in health insurance costs.

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