Solider operating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for flight mission. Solider operating unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for flight mission.

Bonuses:
Earning extra money

After earning your place on the U.S. Army team, you’ll have many opportunities to earn
bonuses in addition to Basic Pay and Drill Pay.

ACTIVE DUTY ENLISTMENT BONUS

As a qualified active duty recruit, you may earn an enlistment bonus of up to $50,000. Click the thumbnails below
to see some active duty jobs and find the best career for you.

Featured bonuses

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Quick Ship Bonus

EARN $35,000 FOR STARTING TRAINING IN 45 DAYS

You could earn up to $35,000 if you report to Basic Training within 45 days of signing your contract. This bonus can be combined with other enlistment bonuses.

Soldier holding a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drone. Soldier holding a Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Drone.

Army Reserve enlistment bonuses

SERVE PART-TIME AND EARN $20,000

Qualified Army Reserve recruits may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses. This bonus can be combined with other enlistment bonuses.

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Prior service enlistment bonuses

COME BACK AND EARN $20,000

Qualified prior service members at E4 and below may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses. To qualify, you’ll need to enlist into a critical-skill Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

airborne enlistment bonus

Earn up to $10,000 to enlist as an Airborne Soldier

Soldiers who agree to enlist in the Army and join U.S. Army Airborne School are eligible for up to $10,000 in bonuses.