UP TO $50K WITH AN ACTIVE ARMY ENLISTMENT BONUS Full-time recruits can combine bonuses to earn up to an additional $50,000 for enlisting in certain jobs.
UP TO $40K WITH A QUICK SHIP BONUS With the Quick Ship Bonus, you could earn up to $40,000 just for reporting to Basic Training within 30 days of enlistment for certain in-demand jobs. This bonus can be combined with other enlistment bonuses.
UP TO $40K WITH A JOB SIGNING BONUS A handful of enlisted job openings come with a signing bonus, which you could benefit from in the short- and long-term with the right skills and qualifications.
UP TO $20K WITH AN ARMY RESERVE ENLISTMENT BONUS Qualified Army Reserve recruits may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses.
UP TO $40K WITH A CIVILIAN ACQUIRED SKILLS BONUS Current enlisted applicants who have specific skills the Army needs may be eligible for bonuses up to $40,000.
DID YOU KNOW? Those with home school diplomas can qualify for the same bonuses as traditional high school students.
Applicants who enlist for three or more years in certain high-demand jobs may qualify for additional bonuses once on the job, ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 for their crucial skills. Talk to your recruiter for more details.
Rank does not factor into bonuses available for first-time enlisted Soldiers, since most join with the same starting rank. Instead, the values of initial enlistment bonuses are determined by other factors like job specialty (called MOS) or how quickly you can report to Basic Combat Training. Once you’re serving and near completion of an enlisted contract, rank and length of service can be factors for receiving a reenlistment bonus. Bonuses for commissioned Officers are more rare but offered during service for some specialties and in-demand jobs. These are also offered to some civilians with special in-demand skills who join the Army as commissioned Officers.
Qualification for bonuses is determined by scores on certain tests, skills you may have, and a number of other factors. We encourag
Yes. A Soldier currently serving in the Army may be eligible for a reenlistment bonus, provided the Soldier has completed at least 17 months of continuous active duty (other than for training), is qualified in a military skill designated as critical, and reenlists for a period of at least three years.
Yes. Health care professionals who serve as commissioned Officers in the U.S. Army Medical Department enjoy a wide range of opportunities and financial incentives including bonuses of up to $400,000.
The timing of your bonus and how it’s paid out will depend on which ones you qualify for and the details of your contract. Generally, initial payments for new enlistment bonuses are made after the completion of your training, but timing may vary. It’s important to work with your recruiter and get all the details of the bonuses you’re eligible for and how to receive payment during your joining process.