What is the salary of a second lieutenant after graduation?
The typical base pay per month is $2,555.70. Your salary is based on not only your rank, but also your time in the Air Force. In addition to base pay, U.S. military members also receive two allowances: Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Sustenance (BAS). U.S. Military members who are authorized to reside off base at government expense are entitled to receive a monthly tax-free housing allowance, known as “BAH,” or “Basic Allowance for Housing.” The amount of the allowance is based on the members rank, duty location, and whether or not they have dependents (family members). BAS is simply a monthly monetary food allowance for members of the military. Members who attend flight training will also receive flight pay. For more information, please visit http://www.airforce.com. Typically members are paid twice a month: on the 15th of the month, and again on the 1st of the following month. If the 1st or 15th of the month falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday, t
