Army Reserve Soldiers earn regular paychecks for Unit Training and Field Training Exercises.

Your wages will increase when you climb in rank and years of experience.

*Based on 2006 pay tables.
**Pay for Private (E1) will be slightly lower for first four months of service.

*Based on 2006 pay tables.

There are many opportunities to earn extra money in the Army Reserve. These one-time bonuses reward Army Reserve Soldiers who possess certain civilian skills and education or complete special Army Reserve training. Talk to a recruiter to find out which bonuses you qualify for.

These financial incentives are available to you just for reenlisting with the Army Reserve.

If you have prior military service you could qualify for either a 6-year or 3-year enlistment bonus. This bonus is only available with enlistment into the Army Reserve with designated bonus-eligible MOSs.

• Up to $15,000 with a 6-year enlistment
• Up to $7,500 with a 3-year enlistment

This bonus is available to Soldiers who have completed a service term within an active component of the military or in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) and assigned to a Troop Program Unit (TPU) with the Army Reserve. With enlistment into the Army Reserve, this bonus is available based time left on your Military Service Obligation (MSO) and conversion of AFSCs or Rates to an Army Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

• Up to $15,000 with no remaining MSO and Military Occupation Specialty Qualification (MOSQ)
• Up to $10,000 with 50 months or more on your MSO
• Up to $200 extra per month with 49 months or less remaining on your MSO, for each month remaining on your MSO

In addition to salary and bonuses, the Army provides for housing, meals and uniforms for activated Army Reserve Soldiers.

NOTE: Bonus amounts, eligibility criteria and qualifying Military Occupational Specialties change frequently. Contact your local recruiter to find out what the current bonuses are and which you may qualify for.