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Military retirement pay increase 2026: How much military retirement pay will increase in 2026 as new 2.8% COLA takes effect

Military retirement pay increase 2026: Military retirement pay will rise 2.8% in 2026 as the new COLA takes effect, lifting checks starting December 31, 2025. The increase mirrors Social Security and VA adjustments and adds $28 per $1,000 of monthly retired pay. REDUX retirees get 1.8%. A detailed breakdown followsheres what changes next year.