DRILL PAY
CALCULATOR
Calculate your Guard or Reserve drill pay for 2026. See exactly what you earn per drill period, per weekend, and annually — including 15 days of Annual Training.
Drill Pay Calculator
| Component | Periods / Days | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Drill Pay (12 weekends) | 48 drills | $3,974.96 |
| Annual Training (AT) | 15 days | $1,242.18 |
| Total Annual Pay | 63 equiv. days | $5,217.14 |
How Drill Pay Works
The Math
Guard and Reserve members are paid based on the same base pay tables as active duty. The difference: instead of a full monthly salary, you're paid per drill period. One drill period equals 1/30th of monthly base pay — the same as one day of active duty pay.
What Counts as a Drill Period
A drill period is a minimum 4-hour training session. A standard drill weekend (sometimes called a "Battle Assembly" or "MUTA") consists of 4 drill periods: 2 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Some units schedule additional MUTAs (e.g., MUTA-6 or MUTA-8) which means more drill periods and more pay for that weekend.
Standard Schedule
The standard commitment is one weekend per month (12 weekends/year = 48 drill periods) plus two weeks of Annual Training (15 consecutive days). During AT, you receive full active-duty pay for each day, calculated the same way: base pay / 30 per day.
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Based on 2026 DFAS pay tables. Estimates only — actual pay may vary based on unit schedule and duty status. Always verify with your LES and finance office.