In the Air Force, every Airman is paid based on their rank and years of service. Your base salary is only part of the package. You’re also eligible for additional compensation based on your job and where you are stationed as well as a generous benefits package.

The specific pay and benefits you can expect in the Air Force can vary based on several factors, including your rank, years of service, duty status, location and personal circumstances. You can personalize your results by entering your zip code, rank, tenure, and dependent status.

Up to 100% tuition assistance through the Air Force Tuition Assistance Program, post 9/11 GI Bill or the Montgomery GI Bill Ability to earn college credit during basic training Available student loan repayment

The Air Force Reserve offers many benefits similar to those of Active Duty but with the added opportunity to serve part time, meaning more time to pursue your civilian career, an education and other interests while you serve.

The Air Force Tuition Assistance (TA) program is designed to help active duty personnel pursue voluntary, off-duty educational opportunities. Currently, the program pays 100 percent (up to $250 per semester hour or equivalent) of the cost of college tuition with a limit of $4,500 per fiscal year.

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Whether you want to join or re-enlist in active duty Air Force, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve, each path has its own bonuses to explore. You could be eligible for multiple sign-on bonuses depending on the needs of the Air Force, the career you'd like to pursue, your skill-level and how quickly you can start.

The U.S. Air Force has added new opportunities for qualified future Airmen to receive bonuses up to $40k upon entering active-duty service. All Air Force bonuses are earned upon completion of training and a six-year commitment.

Surgeries are performed every day in first-class Air Force medical facilities around the world. As privileged healthcare providers, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists perform specialized and critical nursing duties for surgical patients before, during and after surgery.

These calculations represent base pay and do not factor in potential income from other sources such as sign-on bonuses, specialty pay and tuition assistance, or non-cash compensation including health care and insurance.