Military Money

TSP growth projections and SRB estimates in one place.

TSP Growth & Match

Estimate long-term TSP growth including BRS automatic and matching contributions.

Data current as of June 2026

Basic Pay From

Pay Grade

Years of Service

E-5 at 4 years: $3,947/mo basic pay → $47,364/yr.

Current TSP Balance (optional)

Money already in your TSP keeps compounding alongside new contributions.

Your Contribution

Choose percent of salary or a fixed dollar amount per year.

5% unlocks full BRS match (1% automatic + up to 4% match). Assumed 2026 limits: $24,500 employee; $72,000 total additions.

Expected Annual Return

Average annual return assumption (not guaranteed).

Years to Invest

Number of years you plan to contribute at this level.

BRS Match

Includes 1% automatic and up to 4% government match.

Your Annual

$2,368

Gov Annual

$2,368

Total Annual

$4,736

Assumed Return

7.0%

Projected Balance

$194,171

Simple annual compounding model. Does not include contribution catch-up, Roth vs Traditional tax effects, or lifecycle fund glide path.

Yearly Projection