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Getting your military pay stubs will be very important for various reasons, including verifying income and tracking financial transactions, among other compensatory corrections.
Below, we will review how to get your military paycheck stubs, whether you are on active duty or a veteran. We will also provide some other options, resources, and tips for smoothing out the process.
Accessing Military Pay Stubs Online
With the advancement of technology, it has become increasingly easier for service members to obtain their military pay stubs digitally through the DoD in recent years. Because digital access has become available, it has become more accessible and less dependent on paper in recent years.
Requesting Military Pay Stubs via MyPay
One of the easiest ways to get your military pay stubs is through a system called MyPay. MyPay is an online portal offered by DFAS, or the Defence Finance and Accounting Service. It allows members to access the LES, change pay accounts, and perform numerous other financial tasks.
To find your military pay stubs through MyPay:
- Visit the MyPay website and log in with your unique username and password. If you haven’t registered for an account yet, you can do so by following the registration process on the website.
- In the left menu, select “Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).”
- Select which LES to access/view or print with MyPay, and access current and historical LES 12 months back.
- Print or download your LES for your records.
The MyPay site is straightforward to use. Off-site, you will have safe and easy access to your military pay information. You can even access an e-W-2 for tax purposes. This makes MyPay a pretty helpful tool when it comes to taxes.
Obtaining Military Pay Stubs Through DFAS
For whatever reason, if you’re not comfortable using MyPay, or perhaps you prefer another method of viewing your military pay stubs, there’s an alternative means by directly using the DFAS website. The DFAS is a complete financial service for the DoD and offers an online means of seeing your LES.
To access your military pay stub through DFAS, follow these steps:
- Visit the DFAS website and click the tab entitled “AskDFAS.”
- Under “AskDFAS,” click the “Leave and Earnings Statement” link.
- You will be taken to the LES retrieval page. Fill in the necessary information, such as the Department of Defense ID number.
- Click through to retrieve your LES. You will be able to access both current and historical LES through this portal.
DFAS is a good source for accessing military pay stubs. Their website also offers numerous other financial tools and resources that could be helpful to service members.
Retrieving Historical Military Pay Stubs
In the event that you want to get access to historical LES for older military pay stubs to maintain a record or deal with some financial issues from your past, both MyPay and DFAS are available to retrieve historical LES. However, getting access to historical pay stubs may vary slightly between services.
In general, you can access LES for the previous 12 months via MyPay. If you need an older LES, you will most likely have to call your finance office and ask them to send it to you.
With the process described above, you would have access to historical LES for DFAS. If you can’t get it to work or if you need an LES over 12 months old, you can contact DFAS to get it.
Contacting Your Finance Office
Sometimes, you may have problems accessing your military pay stubs online. You can get in touch with your local finance office or unit finance representative for assistance regarding the problem with your pay queries or advice on how to view your LES if it is a problem that involves technology or is otherwise unusual.
If you must phone your finance office, please have ready identifying information, including your name, rank, and Social Security Number, to expedite the call.
Conclusion
Getting pay stubs from the military is important because it will help manage one’s finances and ensure that one gets the proper compensation for service. With the convenience of Web access through MyPay and DFAS, a service member can access their LES at any time and know precisely what they are getting paid and what allowance they are getting.
Disclaimer: Stubcreator is not affiliated with military or its Associates. military brands or logos are trademarked or registered trademarks. The article general guidance for military paystub access. Refer to military’s official resources and consult HR for specific details.
FAQ's
Where can I access my military pay stubs online?
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You can access your pay stubs through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) website.
What information do I need to retrieve my pay stubs?
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You'll typically need your Social Security Number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to log in.
Can I request physical copies of my pay stubs?
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Yes, you can request paper copies through your unit's finance office or by contacting DFAS directly.
How often are military pay stubs available?
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Pay stubs are typically available on the DFAS website on the 15th and last day of each month.
