Reserve Military Physician Pay: 2024 Basic Monthly Rates by Rank and Years of Service

Reserve Component physicians (Medical Corps) receive Basic Pay based on rank (pay grade) and years of service, identical to active duty for drill periods (typically 2 days/month + 2 weeks annual training).

2024 Monthly Drill Pay (4 Drills = 1 Weekend)

Rank<2 Yrs2–4 Yrs4–6 Yrs6–8 Yrs8–10 Yrs
O-1$3,826.20$3,985.20$4,144.20$4,303.20$4,462.20
O-2$4,408.80$4,567.80$4,726.80$4,885.80$5,044.80
O-3$5,101.20$5,260.20$5,419.20$5,578.20$5,737.20
O-4$5,835.60$6,094.80$6,354.00$6,613.20$6,872.40
O-5$7,128.60$7,387.80$7,647.00$7,906.20$8,165.40
O-6$8,382.60$8,641.80$8,901.00$9,160.20$9,419.40

Notes: Rates are for 4 drill periods (1 weekend). Annual training pays daily active-duty rate. Additional pays: Board certification ($200–$500/mo), Incentive Special Pay (ISP) up to $75k/yr for certain specialties, Variable Special Pay (VSP). Consult DFAS or unit finance for personalized estimate.

Medicaid - Related Articles