Retirement

Retirement is one of the most valuable benefits of military service. Don’t lose the valuable time you’ve already invested.

Whichever branch of the military you were in before, your time there counts toward your 20-year retirement. For example, if you served six years in the Navy, you need 14 more years in the Guard to receive your military retirement benefits.

And remember, the Guard is part time, so you can still hold a full-time or part-time civilian job, receive both paychecks and enjoy full benefits on both retirement programs when you’re in your 60s. Your Guard benefits won’t be affected by any other retirement funds you receive.

Benefits

  • Receive active-service credit for all years on Active Duty
  • Retire at 20 years; reserve or active periods count toward your retirement
  • Enjoy TRICARE for life once you reach age 60

Retirement Pay

Check the 2010 Retirement Pay table below to see what you might earn each month if you qualify for retirement this year. Amounts vary widely based on individual and years of service, as well as other factors. Your Guard representative can give you a more accurate figure based on your individual circumstances.

Enlisted 20 years 40 years
E-1 Private $   686 $ 1,447
E-2 Private $   769 $ 1,622
E-3 Private First Class $   912 $ 1,923
E-4 Specialist/Corporal $ 1,088 $ 2,293
E-5 Sergeant $ 1,388 $ 2,924
E-6 Staff Sergeant $ 1,646 $ 3,484
E-7 Sergeant First Class $ 1,921 $ 4,674
E-8 Master Sergeant $ 2,101 $ 5,336
E-9 Sergeant Major $ 2,403 $ 7,096
Warrant Officers 20 years 40 years
WO-1 Warrant Officer $ 2,103 $ 4,636
CW-2 Chief Warrant Officer $ 2,240 $ 5,102
CW-3 Chief Warrant Officer $ 2,509 $ 6,060
CW-4 Chief Warrant Officer $ 2,771 $ 7,047
CW-5 Chief Warrant Officer $ 2,771 $ 8,802
Commissioned Officers 20 years 40 years
O-1 Second Lieutenant $ 1,639 $ 4,289
O-2 First Lieutenant $ 2,077 $ 5,069
O-3 Captain $ 2,826 $ 6,355
O-4 Major $ 3,288 $ 6,951
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel $ 3,644 $ 8,198
O-6 Colonel $ 4,053 $10,247
O-7 Brigadier General $ 5,289 $11,668
O-8 Major General $ 5,675 $13,549
O-9 Lieutenant General $ 5,675 $16,477
O-10 General $ 5,675 $18,675
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