2026 VA Disability Compensation Calculator
Estimate your monthly and annual tax-free compensation based on the latest 2026 VA rates (effective Dec 1, 2025).
Your Status
Note: This calculator uses 2026 VA.gov base schedules for spouse, parent, and under-18 child dependents. It does not account for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), schoolchild-over-18 add-ons, or spouse Aid and Attendance.
Estimated Monthly Payment
$180.42
Estimated Annual Tax-Free
$2,165.04
Civilian Career Wage Comparison
Median annual salaries for the most common transition careers, sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Career Pathway | Median Annual Wage | Data Source |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $171,200 | BLS (2024) |
| Software Developer | $133,080 | BLS (2024) |
| Information Security Analyst | $124,910 | BLS (2024) |
| Systems Engineer | $117,750 | BLS (2024) |
| General and Operations Manager | $102,950 | BLS (2024) |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,320 | BLS (2024) |
| Registered Nurse | $93,600 | BLS (2024) |
| Accountant / Auditor | $81,680 | BLS (2024) |
| Police Officer | $76,290 | BLS (2024) |
| Electrician | $62,350 | BLS (2024) |
| Heating/Cooling Mechanic | $59,810 | BLS (2024) |
| Carpenter | $59,310 | BLS (2024) |