PAY SCALE

 

Two-Day Drill Pay Scale

Being in the District of Columbia National Guard has so many benefits—education, adventure, personal growth—it's easy to forget it's also a job. But it is, and like every job, it comes with another great feature: a salary.

A steady paycheck is your ticket to the good life. A chance to indulge your hobbies, and follow your dreams. You can buy that great car. Have a fairytale wedding. Afford luxurious vacations. It's all within reach when you work for the District of Columbia National Guard.

So what will your income be for a typical drill weekend? That depends on your rank. The higher you go, the more you make. Check out the figures below for your current earning category, and your medium- and long-term potential.