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Warrant Officer Guard and Reserve Pay

Below is the FY 2003 Base Pay Chart for military warrant officers in the National Guard and Reserves.

The pay table incorporates a minimum 4.1 percent raise for both enlisted and officers, as well as a targeted pay raise (up to 9.5 percent) aimed at mid-level NCOs and officers.

In order for this raise to be effective, Congress must pass (and the President must sign) two separate pieces of legislation: The Defense Appropriations Act, and the Defense Authorization Act.

Congress passed the Defense Appropriations Act on October 15, 2002, and it was signed into law by the President on October 23, 2002.

Congress passed the FY 2003 Defense Authorization Act and it was signed into law by the President on December 2, 2002. The raise becomes effective on January 1, 2003.

For more information about pay and benefit changes for FY 2003, see Your 2003 Military Pay and Benefits.

Military base pay is based upon grade (rank) and years of service:

Note: Guard/Reserve members are normally credited with 4 days pay for a weekend duty. The above chart shows the monthy base pay, based upon the normal requirements of one weekend per month.

When performing active duty other than weekend drills, Guard/Reserve members receive 1/30th of monthly active duty pay for each day served on active duty.