Discover how you can cash in.

The Guard pays well. But for civilians and Soldiers with skills and experience, we pay even better, with incentives up to thousands of extra dollars. Serve full-time now in certain jobs, and qualify for big cash.

First-time Soldiers can qualify for a number of bonuses.

Active First - Up to $20,000

With the Active First program, you'll begin your service with full-time military service—at full-time Soldier's pay—plus a bonus of up to $20,000. Learn a career and travel across the U.S. or overseas, and when your Active Duty commitment is over, return to part-time Guard service with your local unit, and pick up your great Guard benefits.

Cash Bonus Jobs - Up to $10,000

Certain high-demand jobs pay you a bonus up to $10,000 when  you enlist. Check out the Cash Bonus Jobs list, and if you have the skills, or want to learn them, you can earn extra cash to work in one of these exciting and specialized positions. 

Quick Ship Bonus - Up to $5,000

If you’re qualified for a Cash Bonus job, you can earn up to an extra $5,000 just for shipping to Basic Training within 45 days of enlistment. Combine this with the money for picking a Cash Bonus Job, and signing up could be worth a lot. 

Off-Peak Bonus - Up to $5,000

Recruits who qualify for one of the Guard’s Cash Bonus jobs can enlist and ship to Basic Training during the period when fewer recruits typically ship (October through May). This bonus of up to $5,000 may also be combined with the Quick Ship bonus—on top of the enlistment bonus you’ll earn for enlisting in a Cash Bonus job.

Prior Service Soldiers can earn extra cash.

If you’ve served before (prior service), you could be eligible for:

  • Up to $15,000 if you have critical skills or if you’re assigned to certain units.
  • Extension bonuses and other prior service bonuses may also be available.

Make even more with the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program

You can earn up to $2,000 for helping recruit a new Soldier under the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program (G-RAP). Make even more—up to $7,500—for helping recruit a new officer with G-RAP-O.

Officers and Healthcare Professionals qualify for additional incentives.

For Basic Officers and Warrant Officers:

  • Up to $10,000 Officer Accession Bonus for first-time officers in certain positions and units
  • Up to $30,000 bonus when becoming an officer in some critical-need fields

For Chaplains:

  • Up to $10,000 new accession bonus for Chaplains

For Medical Professional Officers:

  • Up to $75,000 Special Pay (bonus) for many healthcare specialties
  • Up to $50,000 healthcare professional loan repayments
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit each year—funding up to $2,500

For Medical Students:

  • Stipends and Pay for Students in Medical Professional Programs

Read more about the Healthcare profession in the Guard. 

 

Note: Bonuses may vary according to your state’s needs. Dollar amounts shown here are not guarantees and are subject to change.

To get the most current details, contact your local recruiter.


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