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High-3 Career Projector
Two quick questions
Not in your compass profile, but they make a big difference to the chart.
What is your current rank?
Years of service
10 years
1 yr29 yrs
Monthly housing & special pay
BAH, BAS, flight pay, hazard pay, etc. Leave blank if unsure — adjustable in the toolbar.
VA disability rating
Marital status
Child dependents
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) ?
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP)A DoD-subsidized annuity providing a lifetime monthly payment to your eligible beneficiary after you die. Payments continue for life and adjust with COLA each year.Cost 6.5% of elected base, deducted pre-tax Benefit 55% of elected base, COLA-adjusted for life Paid-up Premiums stop at age 70 + 30 years DIC Full SBP + full VA DIC since Jan 2023
Base amount (min $300/mo)
$/mo base
Pre-tax deduction from retirement pay. Provides 55% of elected base to your survivor.
💻 Best on desktop — the interactive career ladder is easier to use with a mouse. Tap nodes to select, then use ± buttons to adjust.
Drag the end node to change retirement year · drag mid nodes to adjust promotions · Gross income only — taxes not applied · 2.75%/yr COLA growth on post-retirement streams