Navy Pay Raise 2025 Increase. The ndaa is a defense policy bill, not a budget. The 4.5% raise will start at the beginning of 2025, while the extra 10% for junior enlisted troops will be added to paychecks starting in april.

Most military pay will increase 4.5% for 2025, compared to 2024 levels. The defense department is looking to balance some of its personnel numbers next year, downsizing the active duty army and navy by several thousand, while adding some.