U.S. military members get benefits and are paid twice a month. But, pay might be late due to holidays or weekends. You can see the 2024 pay dates on the USAA Military website. If you’re not sure, check the USAA article about pay dates.
USAA Pay Dates 2024
USAA is a firm that provides banking and insurance services to military personnel. If you’re a USAA member, you receive your salary two days before the actual payday through direct deposit. The paydays are the 1st and 15th of every month. If these days fall on a holiday, you get paid on the next working day. Some banks even allow early direct deposit.
| Month | USAA Pay Dates 2024 | Actual Payday |
| January | 10 Jan and Jan30 | 12 Jan |
| February | 13 Feb and 28 Feb | 1 Feb and 15 Feb |
| March | 13 March and 28 March | 1 Mar and 15 Mar |
| April | 11 Apr and 29 Apr | 1 Apr and 15 Apr |
| May | 13 May and 29 May | 1 May, 15 May, and 31 May |
| June | 12 June and 27 June | 14 June |
| July | 11 July and 30 July | 1 July and 15 July |
| August | 13 Aug and 28 Aug | 1 Aug, 15 Aug, and 30 Aug |
| September | 11 Sept and 27 Sept | 13 Sept |
| October | 10 Oct and 30 Oct | 1 Oct and 15 Oct |
| November | 13 Nov and 26 Nov | 1 Nov, 15 Nov, and 29 Nov |
| December | 11 Dec and 27 Dec | 13 Dec and 31 Dec |
Retiree Pay Dates 2024
| Month | USAA Payday | Actual Payday |
| January | Jan 30 | 1 Feb |
| February | Feb 28 | 1 Mar |
| March | Mar 28 | 1 Apr |
| April | Apr 29 | 1 May |
| May | May 29 | 31 May |
| June | Jun27 | 1 July |
| July | Jul 30 | 1 Aug |
| August | Aug 28 | 30 Aug |
| September | Sep 27 | 1 Oct |
| October | Oct 30 | 1 Nov |
| November | Nov 26 | 29 Nov |
| December | Dec 27 | 31 Dec |
USAA Pay Dates for VA Disability
USAA follows the Veterans Affairs’ schedule for disability payments. These payments are made every month. The payment date can vary based on the veteran’s disability level and the kind of benefit they receive.
| Month | VA Pay Date |
| January | 1 Feb |
| February | 1 Mar |
| March | 1 Apr |
| April | 1 May |
| May | 31 May |
| June | 1 July |
| July | 1 Aug |
| August | 30 Aug |
| September | 1 Oct |
| October | 1 Nov |
| November | 29 Nov |
| December | 31 Dec |
Longer Pay periods of USAA 2024
In 2024, there are four extended pay periods for military members: Jan 10-30, Apr 11-29, Jul 11-30, and Oct 10-30. These longer pay periods might affect your budget, especially if you’re planning a big event or holiday.
These periods often align with summer holidays, spring break, and Halloween. If you’re planning something during these times, remember to budget for the late payment.
If your payment is delayed, you can reach out to USAA’s customer service for help. USAA will also keep you updated about your account activity. You can check your account online or on the mobile app to see any pending transactions.