E2 Base Pay 2024. This simple pay calculator can estimate the total compensation for a private second class by adding basic pay to housing allowance (bah) and subsistance allowance (bas), the two largest payments received by most soldiers. 2024 military pay news, continued:
Basic pay and subsistence allowance (bas) are calculated based on paygrade, and your housing allowance (bah) is determined by zip code and dependants. Military pay and benefits website sponsored by the office of the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.