Start with entitlements
Compare grade, years of service, basic pay, and each allowance with current orders and eligibility. BAH uses duty-location and dependent-status rules; BAS and special pays have separate eligibility.
A practical order for checking pay, allowances, deductions, allotments and take-home cash against the monthly Leave and Earnings Statement.
Reviewed September 28, 2026
Compare grade, years of service, basic pay, and each allowance with current orders and eligibility. BAH uses duty-location and dependent-status rules; BAS and special pays have separate eligibility.
Check tax withholding, FICA, SGLI, TSP, allotments, and other deductions against the LES. In a household budget, do not subtract a TSP contribution or allotment twice if it is already included in a net-pay figure.
Keep the pay period, effective dates, and source documents together. Calculator outputs are estimates; ask DFAS or the servicing office to resolve entitlement or correction questions.