The Coast Guard has updated the Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) lists for Fiscal Year 2025.
Most of the FY25 SDP and AP requirements and pay levels are unchanged from FY24, but there are some revisions, so affected members should take time to review the lists.
Special Duty Pay and Assignment Pay are designed to incentivize members taking on certain critical roles and assignments. The amounts and criteria are reviewed each year and adjusted based on Coast Guard needs, resources, and organization priorities. New requests and are also considered during the annual panel.
What are the pay rates?
Monthly SDP and AP levels haven’t changed since last year and are as follows:
SD-1 - $75 AP-1 - $75
SD-2 - $150 AP-2 - $150
SD-3 - $225 AP-3 - $225
SD-4 - $300 AP-4 - $300
SD-5 - $375 AP-5 - $375
SD-6 - $450 AP-6 - $450
To see this year’s lists and determine if you meet the eligibility criteria, go to the Pay and Personnel Center (PPC) Military Accounts Support (MAS) site here. For more information, please see FY25 Special Duty Pay (SDP) and Assignment Pay (AP) ALCOAST 373/24.
Where to find help
You should direct questions about SDP or AP eligibility to the appropriate HQ program manager. For SDP or AP guidance, members must contact their Personnel and Administration (P&A). P&A offices may contact COMDT (CG-1M12) on behalf of their members by email to SMB-COMPENSATION@USCG.MIL.
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