US ARMY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SCHOOL
Leave & Earnings Statement
Your monthly LES is one of the most important financial documents you have for mastering your money and achieving your financial goals. Use the LES to budget your monthly expenses and plan for a purchase.
WHAT IS YOUR LES?
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It is your monthly report of earnings, deductions and leave balance. Your statement covers:
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Monthly Base Pay
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Additional Entitlements (special pays or allowances)
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Deductions
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Allotments
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Tax Withholding
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Thrift Savings Plan Contributions
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Insurance Deductions
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Available Leave or Vacation Days
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WHERE CAN I ACCESS MY STATEMENT?​
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Online through the myPay system, which you can access HERE.
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FIND A SAMPLE LES BY CLICKING ON THE
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PAY RAISES:
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Military personnel receive pay raises that are linked to private-sector raises, as measured by the Employment Cost Index. These raises are for both reserve and active-duty service members.
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Web Resource Links
The sites listed are excellent sources of additional information when it comes to securing your financial future and well-being. Click on any image below to be redirected to the site for additional resources.
An innovative, automated system that puts you in control of processing certain discretionary pay data items without using paper forms.
Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a retirement savings and investment plan for Federal employees and members of the uniformed services, including the Ready Reserve.
The Military Lending Act (MLA) is a Federal law that provides special protections for active duty servicemembers like capping interest rates on many loan products.
Your trusted source for financial education. Start your military journey milestones
A program that provides certain protections for Servicemembers who are called to Active Duty
The Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness supports service members and their families throughout each phase of their military journey.
Find all important information regarding the Blended Retirement System here.
