Pay & Compensation
State Cash Bonuses for Military Service
Several states pay cash bonuses to veterans for service in combat zones or for specific service periods.
Who qualifies: Veterans, Active duty, National Guard.
Some states pay direct cash bonuses to veterans:
• **Illinois** – Illinois Veterans' Cash Bonus Program: up to $2,500 for service in designated combat zones
• **Minnesota** – Midwest state bonus program for qualifying veterans
• **Pennsylvania** – Veteran Bonus Program for combat-zone service
• **Connecticut, New Jersey, New York** – various bonus programs for Vietnam, Korea, and recent conflict veterans
Eligibility, amounts, and active/inactive status vary. Check with your state's Department of Military Affairs or Veterans Affairs.