This table reflects the schedule of 2023 military pay dates for the active and reserve components. The information may help avoid any confusion as to when you should expect to see the payment deposited to your account.
Note: Each service member has the option of receiving his or her pay once or twice a month. If they select to receive their pay twice a month, they will receive semi-monthly pay on the 15th of each month. If the 1st or 15th falls on Saturday or Sunday, payday is the Friday before.
| Pay Period | Mid-Month Payday | End-of-Month Payday |
| January | Jan. 13 | Feb. 1 |
| February | Feb. 15 | Mar. 1 |
| March | Mar. 15 | Mar. 31 |
| April | Apr. 14 | May 1 |
| May | May 15 | June 1 |
| June | June 15 | June 30 |
| July | July 14 | Aug. 1 |
| August | Aug. 15 | Sep. 1 |
| September | Sep. 15 | Sep. 29 |
| October | Oct. 13 | Nov. 1 |
| November | Nov. 15 | Dec. 1 |
| December | Dec. 15 | Dec. 29 |
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