(US, military) The monthly pay granted to members of the active-duty military, determined by pay grade.
(US, military) The monthly pay granted to members of the active-duty military, determined by pay grade.
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(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
(US) A periodic payment, usually in the form of a paper check, received by an employee from an employer for work performed.
(UK) A basic wage paid to an employee while they are on holiday. It can be paid for as many weeks' holiday as an employee is entitled to, although an employee can spread their complete holiday entitlement over the whole year.
Characteristic of members of the armed forces.
(UK, military) Full-time occupation in the military.