Cassidy Brianna Grace, an E4 in the US Army serving in California, posted a TikTok video that itemises her monthly paycheck, attracting wide online attention.

Her gross earnings total about KSh 968,166, comprising a base pay of KSh 495,912, a Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) of KSh 61,875 and a Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) of KSh 410,248, the latter reflecting California’s high housing costs.

Deductions amount to roughly KSh 148,839 and include federal income tax of KSh 47,056, Social Security contributions of KSh 30,678, Medicare of KSh 7,149, and a state tax of KSh 15,209.

Additional mandatory deductions cover life insurance under the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance programme (KSh 3,380) and a spousal policy (KSh 520), a small FRHII charge of KSh 65, and a Roth Thrift Savings Plan contribution of KSh 44,587.

After all deductions, Grace’s net take‑home pay is approximately KSh 819,327 per month, which she described as a “good” figure in the video.

Grace, who enlisted in June 2020, noted that despite being a Pennsylvania native, state tax is still deducted, though she expects sizable refunds each year.