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 | $175,140 | BLS (2025) |
| Software Developer | $135,980 | BLS (2025) |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,180 | BLS (2025) |
| Systems Engineer | $122,930 | BLS (2025) |
| General and Operations Manager | $105,770 | BLS (2025) |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,110 | BLS (2025) |
| Registered Nurse | $97,550 | BLS (2025) |
| Accountant / Auditor | $83,680 | BLS (2025) |
| Police Officer | $76,210 | BLS (2025) |
| Electrician | $63,190 | BLS (2025) |
| Heating/Cooling Mechanic | $61,010 | BLS (2025) |
| Carpenter | $60,580 | BLS (2025) |