Drill Pay (Guard/Reserve)
Estimate your Guard or Reserve drill pay by pay grade and years of service. Each drill period pays 1/30 of active-duty monthly basic pay, so a standard 4-period (MUTA-4) weekend pays about a seventh of a month’s active pay.
Frequently asked questions
How is drill pay calculated?
Each drill period pays 1/30 of the active-duty monthly basic-pay rate for your grade and years of service. A normal weekend is 4 periods (MUTA-4); a single day is 2.
Does drill pay include BAH and BAS?
No — drill pay is base pay only. BAH, BAS, and special pays apply during longer active-duty periods like Annual Training, not routine weekend drills.