How to Find Military Pay Records

DFAS controls pay for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, as well as civilian military contractors.

All aspects of military pay are controlled by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). DFAS maintains military pay records that can be accessed at any time through their website, MyPay. MyPay is only available to service members and military contractors who are on the DFAS payroll. DFAS does not release payroll information to third-party civilians without the written consent of the service member; a court order; a power of attorney granting the third party authority; or a valid death certificate and verification the third party is next-of-kin to a deceased service member.

Things You'll Need

• MyPay login ID and password

Instructions

Log In With MyPay Login ID and Password

1. Visit MyPay.DFAS.mil.

2. Enter your Login ID. Click "Go."

3. Enter your password using your computer's mouse. DFAS only accepts passwords when entered by a mouse for security purposes. Click "Go."

4. Check the box beside the text that reads "I agree to the terms of the User Agreement." Click "Go."

5. Select the pay record you would like to view from the menu. Options include "Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)," "Pay Changes," "Direct Deposit" and "Taxes." You may also access your Savings Deposit Account (SDP), Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and Travel Voucher Advice of Payment (AoP).

6. Log out of MyPay to prevent unauthorized use of your account.

Log In Without MyPay Login ID and Password

1. Enter your Social Security number (SSN) in the blue box below the Login ID box.

2. Create a password by using your computer's mouse.

3. Answer three security questions to enable password recovery in the future.

4. Verify your identity by checking your Army Knowledge Online (AKO) email account for a confirmation from DFAS. An email from DFAS will include a link you must visit to verify your identity and password. Log out of AKO to prevent unauthorized use of your account.

5. Log in to MyPay using your new login credentials.

Tips & Warnings

• LESs are updated between seven and 10 days prior to each payday.

• TSP and SDP statements are available at finance offices on military installations.

• You may request withdrawal from the SDP through the MyPay website.

• It is illegal to access the MyPay website without proper authorization.

References

• MyPay: Changing Login Credentials
• MyPay: Customer Assistance
• MyPay: Lost Password Recovery

Resources

• MyPay: Login