Event Brief
Marines to receive higher hostile fire and danger pay
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Summary: The Marine Corps announced that hostile fire pay will double from $225 to $450 per month and imminent danger pay will rise from a $225 cap to $275 per month starting Oct. 1. The change is the first special combat pay boost for American troops in decades, following a Pentagon proposal in the FY2027 budget request.
WHO: Marine Corps
WHAT: Announced higher special combat pay rates for Marines in designated dangerous areas, effective Oct. 1.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The pay increases are scheduled to take effect on Oct. 1 as part of the Marine Corps’ special combat pay changes.
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