Air Guard, Air Force, and Army National Guard Pay Scales

O-1: SECOND LIEUTENANT, 0 YEARS

MONTHLY DRILL PAY $396.32

ANNUAL DRILL PAY $4,755.84

ANNUAL TRAINING PAY $1,486.20

TOTAL $6,242.04

vs. 

E-3: AIRMAN FIRST CLASS, 0 YEARS

UNDERSTAND MY PAY

MONTHLY DRILL PAY $246.28

ANNUAL DRILL PAY $2,955.36

ANNUAL TRAINING PAY $923.55

TOTAL $3,878.91

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If you join the Army National Guard, or the Air Guard with a Bachelor's degree, you can begin your career as either an E4 rank, or as an 01 Officer rank.

E-4: SENIOR AIRMAN, 0 YEARS

MONTHLY DRILL PAY $272.80
ANNUAL DRILL PAY $3,273.60
ANNUAL TRAINING PAY $1,023.00
TOTAL $4,296.60

O-1: SECOND LIEUTENANT, 0 YEARS

MONTHLY DRILL PAY $396.32
ANNUAL DRILL PAY $4,755.84
ANNUAL TRAINING PAY $1,486.20
TOTAL $6,242.04

Training pay would calculate out to two weeks x 2 for monthly pay would be at least:
$2,972

What is the active duty monthly pay for different ranks?  They list this on the National Guard website pay calculator, but not the Air Guard website.


Federal Benefits

Free Space Available Air Travel
VA Home Loans
Legal Assistance
Military Retirement Plan
Military Recreation Facilities

Montana Benefits:

The Montana State Scholarship offers Air Guard members working toward a Bachelor's degree $100 per credit hour, up to $1200 per semester.