Reference
Current federal rates
Baseline federal rates. Your actual entitlements depend on duty status, dependents, location, orders, and JTR exceptions.
Last verified: 2026-05-09
PCS & Travel
| Rate | Current value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| MALT (PCS mileage) | $0.205/mile | DTMO MAP 73-25(I) | 2026-01-15 |
| CONUS per diem (standard) |
$178/day
$110 lodging + $68 M&IE | GSA FTR Bulletin 26-01 (FY2025 rates held flat for FY2026) | 2026-05-09 |
| TLE cap (CONUS) | 14 days | JTR Chapter 5 | 2026-01-15 |
| TLA max (OCONUS) | 60 days max | JTR Chapter 5 | 2026-01-15 |
| DLA | DLA rates: average +3.8% over 2025 | DTMO MAP 72-25(I) | 2026-01-15 |
| Weight allowances |
By rank & dependents
See JTR Appendix K for full table | JTR Appendix K | 2026-01-15 |
Housing
| Rate | Current value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH | By ZIP & rank | DTMO BAH Rate Lookup | 2026-01-15 |
| OHA | By location & rank | DTMO OHA Rate Lookup | 2026-01-15 |
Special Pays
| Rate | Current value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostile Fire Pay |
$225/month
Non-prorated; full month for any hostile fire exposure | DFAS, DoD FMR Vol 7A Ch 10 | 2026-05-09 |
| Imminent Danger Pay |
$7.50/day
Up to $225/month max (prorated since 2012 NDAA) | DFAS, DoD FMR Vol 7A Ch 10, 2012 NDAA | 2026-05-09 |
| Family Separation Allowance |
Family Separation Allowance: $300/month
(increased from $250 by FY2026 NDAA, §[insert section number] — see DFAS bulletin) | FY2026 NDAA, DFAS | 2026-05-09 |
Retirement & TSP
| Rate | Current value | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSP elective deferral (§402(g)) |
$24,500 Catch-up 50+: +$8,000 / Super catch-up 60-63: +$11,250 | IRS Notice 2025-67 | 2026-05-09 |
| TSP annual additions (§415(c)) |
$72,000 Cap on all combined contributions including CZTE Roth TSP | IRC 415(c), IRS Notice 2025-67 | 2026-05-09 |
| Roth IRA limit |
$7,500 Catch-up 50+: +$1,100 | IRS Notice 2025-67 | 2026-05-09 |