HEALTH PROFESSION OFFICER AND CLINICAL PHYCOLOGIST BOARD CERTIFICATION PAY, INCENTIVE PAY (IP) and RETENTION BONUS (RB) FY 2026
Effective October 1, 2025.


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The following amounts are the maximum allowed by the Department of Defense.
For service specific amounts consult with your service personnel office.

Bolded information reflects changes.
 

Board Certification Pay (prorated monthly) in US $ 8,000
SPECIALTY RB (Paid annually ) in US $
Fully Qualified IP Rate/Year 2-Year 3-Year 4-Year 6-Year
Clinical Psychologist 5,000 15,000 20,000 30,000 40,000
Laboratory Officer N/A N/A 5,000 10,000 15,000
Occupational Therapist N/A N/A N/A 7,500 N/A
Optometrist 5,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000
Pharmacist N/A 10,000 15,000 20,000 N/A
Physical Therapist N/A N/A N/A 7,500 N/A
Physician Assistant 5,000 10,000 15,000 25,000 35,000
Podiatrist 5,000 10,000 15,000 25,000 N/A
Preventive Medicine Veterinarians (Army) 5,000 5,000 6,250 7,500 N/A
Public Health Officer (Air Force) 5,000 5,000 6,250 7,500 N/A
Registered Dietician N/A N/A N/A 7,500 N/A
Social Worker 2,500 10,000 18,000 20,000 25,000
Veterinary Biomedical Scientist Officer (Army, PhD Complete Only) 5,000 7,000 11,000 15,000 N/A
Veterinary Officer 5,000 2,500 3,750 5,000 N/A

 
 

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