2026 DFAS Basic Pay · Effective 1 Jan 2026
2026 Military Pay Chart
The complete official 2026 DoD basic pay table — every pay grade by years of service, on one page. Basic pay is identical across every branch; only the rank title changes. Where DFAS holds a rate flat across consecutive longevity brackets, the rows below show the full range, so you can see exactly when a grade's longevity raises stop. Figures exclude BAH, BAS, and special pays — use the full calculator for your complete package.
Projected 2027 column: estimate based on the 3.6% raise in the Senate FY2027 NDAA markup (July 2026), pending enactment. Projected, not official. Congress has not enacted the FY2027 raise and DFAS has not published 2027 tables; the final figure may differ. Shown for planning only.
Enlisted
E-1Private · Seaman Recruit · Airman Basic
E-1 basic pay does not increase with time in service — the $2,407.00/mo rate ($28,884.00 annually) applies at every years-of-service bracket. Projected 2027: $2,493.65/mo.
E-2Private · Seaman Apprentice · Airman · Private First Class
E-2 basic pay does not increase with time in service — the $2,698.00/mo rate ($32,376.00 annually) applies at every years-of-service bracket. Projected 2027: $2,795.13/mo.
E-3Private First Class · Seaman · Airman First Class · Lance Corporal
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $2,837.00 | $34,044.00 | $2,939.13 |
| 2 | $3,015.00 | $36,180.00 | $3,123.54 |
| 3+ | $3,198.00 | $38,376.00 | $3,313.13 |
E-4Specialist · Petty Officer Third Class · Senior Airman · Corporal
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $3,142.00 | $37,704.00 | $3,255.11 |
| 2 | $3,303.00 | $39,636.00 | $3,421.91 |
| 3 | $3,482.00 | $41,784.00 | $3,607.35 |
| 4 | $3,659.00 | $43,908.00 | $3,790.72 |
| 6+ | $3,815.00 | $45,780.00 | $3,952.34 |
E-5Sergeant · Petty Officer Second Class · Staff Sergeant
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $3,343.00 | $40,116.00 | $3,463.35 |
| 2 | $3,598.00 | $43,176.00 | $3,727.53 |
| 3 | $3,776.00 | $45,312.00 | $3,911.94 |
| 4 | $3,947.00 | $47,364.00 | $4,089.09 |
| 6 | $4,110.00 | $49,320.00 | $4,257.96 |
| 8 | $4,300.00 | $51,600.00 | $4,454.80 |
| 10 | $4,395.00 | $52,740.00 | $4,553.22 |
| 12+ | $4,422.00 | $53,064.00 | $4,581.19 |
E-6Staff Sergeant · Petty Officer First Class · Technical Sergeant
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $3,401.00 | $40,812.00 | $3,523.44 |
| 2 | $3,743.00 | $44,916.00 | $3,877.75 |
| 3 | $3,908.00 | $46,896.00 | $4,048.69 |
| 4 | $4,068.00 | $48,816.00 | $4,214.45 |
| 6 | $4,236.00 | $50,832.00 | $4,388.50 |
| 8 | $4,612.00 | $55,344.00 | $4,778.03 |
| 10 | $4,760.00 | $57,120.00 | $4,931.36 |
| 12 | $5,044.00 | $60,528.00 | $5,225.58 |
| 14 | $5,131.00 | $61,572.00 | $5,315.72 |
| 16 | $5,194.00 | $62,328.00 | $5,380.98 |
| 18+ | $5,268.00 | $63,216.00 | $5,457.65 |
E-7Sergeant First Class · Chief Petty Officer · Master Sergeant · Gunnery Sergeant
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $3,932.00 | $47,184.00 | $4,073.55 |
| 2 | $4,291.00 | $51,492.00 | $4,445.48 |
| 3 | $4,456.00 | $53,472.00 | $4,616.42 |
| 4 | $4,673.00 | $56,076.00 | $4,841.23 |
| 6 | $4,844.00 | $58,128.00 | $5,018.38 |
| 8 | $5,135.00 | $61,620.00 | $5,319.86 |
| 10 | $5,300.00 | $63,600.00 | $5,490.80 |
| 12 | $5,592.00 | $67,104.00 | $5,793.31 |
| 14 | $5,835.00 | $70,020.00 | $6,045.06 |
| 16 | $6,001.00 | $72,012.00 | $6,217.04 |
| 18 | $6,177.00 | $74,124.00 | $6,399.37 |
| 20 | $6,245.00 | $74,940.00 | $6,469.82 |
| 22 | $6,475.00 | $77,700.00 | $6,708.10 |
| 24 | $6,598.00 | $79,176.00 | $6,835.53 |
| 26+ | $7,067.00 | $84,804.00 | $7,321.41 |
E-8Master Sergeant · Senior Chief Petty Officer · Senior Master Sergeant
DFAS publishes E-8 rates beginning at the 8-year bracket.
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | $5,657.00 | $67,884.00 | $5,860.65 |
| 10 | $5,907.00 | $70,884.00 | $6,119.65 |
| 12 | $6,062.00 | $72,744.00 | $6,280.23 |
| 14 | $6,247.00 | $74,964.00 | $6,471.89 |
| 16 | $6,448.00 | $77,376.00 | $6,680.13 |
| 18 | $6,811.00 | $81,732.00 | $7,056.20 |
| 20 | $6,995.00 | $83,940.00 | $7,246.82 |
| 22 | $7,308.00 | $87,696.00 | $7,571.09 |
| 24 | $7,482.00 | $89,784.00 | $7,751.35 |
| 26–28 | $7,909.00 | $94,908.00 | $8,193.72 |
| 30+ | $8,068.00 | $96,816.00 | $8,358.45 |
E-9Sergeant Major · Master Chief Petty Officer · Chief Master Sergeant · Master Gunnery Sergeant
DFAS publishes E-9 rates beginning at the 10-year bracket.
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,910.00 | $82,920.00 | $7,158.76 |
| 12 | $7,067.00 | $84,804.00 | $7,321.41 |
| 14 | $7,264.00 | $87,168.00 | $7,525.50 |
| 16 | $7,496.00 | $89,952.00 | $7,765.86 |
| 18 | $7,731.00 | $92,772.00 | $8,009.32 |
| 20 | $8,105.00 | $97,260.00 | $8,396.78 |
| 22 | $8,423.00 | $101,076.00 | $8,726.23 |
| 24 | $8,756.00 | $105,072.00 | $9,071.22 |
| 26–28 | $9,268.00 | $111,216.00 | $9,601.65 |
| 30 | $9,730.00 | $116,760.00 | $10,080.28 |
| 34 | $10,217.00 | $122,604.00 | $10,584.81 |
| 38+ | $10,729.00 | $128,748.00 | $11,115.24 |
Warrant Officer
W-1
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $4,057.00 | $48,684.00 | $4,203.05 |
| 2 | $4,494.00 | $53,928.00 | $4,655.78 |
| 3 | $4,611.00 | $55,332.00 | $4,777.00 |
| 4 | $4,859.00 | $58,308.00 | $5,033.92 |
| 6 | $5,152.00 | $61,824.00 | $5,337.47 |
| 8 | $5,585.00 | $67,020.00 | $5,786.06 |
| 10 | $5,786.00 | $69,432.00 | $5,994.30 |
| 12 | $6,069.00 | $72,828.00 | $6,287.48 |
| 14 | $6,346.00 | $76,152.00 | $6,574.46 |
| 16 | $6,565.00 | $78,780.00 | $6,801.34 |
| 18 | $6,766.00 | $81,192.00 | $7,009.58 |
| 20+ | $7,010.00 | $84,120.00 | $7,262.36 |
W-2
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $4,622.00 | $55,464.00 | $4,788.39 |
| 2 | $5,059.00 | $60,708.00 | $5,241.12 |
| 3 | $5,194.00 | $62,328.00 | $5,380.98 |
| 4 | $5,286.00 | $63,432.00 | $5,476.30 |
| 6 | $5,586.00 | $67,032.00 | $5,787.10 |
| 8 | $6,052.00 | $72,624.00 | $6,269.87 |
| 10 | $6,282.00 | $75,384.00 | $6,508.15 |
| 12 | $6,509.00 | $78,108.00 | $6,743.32 |
| 14 | $6,787.00 | $81,444.00 | $7,031.33 |
| 16 | $7,005.00 | $84,060.00 | $7,257.18 |
| 18 | $7,201.00 | $86,412.00 | $7,460.24 |
| 20 | $7,437.00 | $89,244.00 | $7,704.73 |
| 22 | $7,592.00 | $91,104.00 | $7,865.31 |
| 24+ | $7,714.00 | $92,568.00 | $7,991.70 |
W-3
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $5,223.00 | $62,676.00 | $5,411.03 |
| 2 | $5,441.00 | $65,292.00 | $5,636.88 |
| 3 | $5,664.00 | $67,968.00 | $5,867.90 |
| 4 | $5,738.00 | $68,856.00 | $5,944.57 |
| 6 | $5,971.00 | $71,652.00 | $6,185.96 |
| 8 | $6,431.00 | $77,172.00 | $6,662.52 |
| 10 | $6,910.00 | $82,920.00 | $7,158.76 |
| 12 | $7,136.00 | $85,632.00 | $7,392.90 |
| 14 | $7,398.00 | $88,776.00 | $7,664.33 |
| 16 | $7,666.00 | $91,992.00 | $7,941.98 |
| 18 | $8,150.00 | $97,800.00 | $8,443.40 |
| 20 | $8,477.00 | $101,724.00 | $8,782.17 |
| 22 | $8,672.00 | $104,064.00 | $8,984.19 |
| 24 | $8,879.00 | $106,548.00 | $9,198.64 |
| 26+ | $9,162.00 | $109,944.00 | $9,491.83 |
W-4
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $5,720.00 | $68,640.00 | $5,925.92 |
| 2 | $6,152.00 | $73,824.00 | $6,373.47 |
| 3 | $6,329.00 | $75,948.00 | $6,556.84 |
| 4 | $6,503.00 | $78,036.00 | $6,737.11 |
| 6 | $6,802.00 | $81,624.00 | $7,046.87 |
| 8 | $7,098.00 | $85,176.00 | $7,353.53 |
| 10 | $7,398.00 | $88,776.00 | $7,664.33 |
| 12 | $7,848.00 | $94,176.00 | $8,130.53 |
| 14 | $8,244.00 | $98,928.00 | $8,540.78 |
| 16 | $8,620.00 | $103,440.00 | $8,930.32 |
| 18 | $8,928.00 | $107,136.00 | $9,249.41 |
| 20 | $9,228.00 | $110,736.00 | $9,560.21 |
| 22 | $9,669.00 | $116,028.00 | $10,017.08 |
| 24 | $10,032.00 | $120,384.00 | $10,393.15 |
| 26–28 | $10,445.00 | $125,340.00 | $10,821.02 |
| 30+ | $10,654.00 | $127,848.00 | $11,037.54 |
W-5
DFAS publishes W-5 rates beginning at the 20-year bracket.
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $10,170.00 | $122,040.00 | $10,536.12 |
| 22 | $10,686.00 | $128,232.00 | $11,070.70 |
| 24 | $11,070.00 | $132,840.00 | $11,468.52 |
| 26–28 | $11,495.00 | $137,940.00 | $11,908.82 |
| 30 | $12,071.00 | $144,852.00 | $12,505.56 |
| 34 | $12,673.00 | $152,076.00 | $13,129.23 |
| 38+ | $13,308.00 | $159,696.00 | $13,787.09 |
Commissioned Officer
O-1
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $4,150.00 | $49,800.00 | $4,299.40 |
| 2 | $4,320.00 | $51,840.00 | $4,475.52 |
| 3+ | $5,222.00 | $62,664.00 | $5,409.99 |
O-2
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $4,782.00 | $57,384.00 | $4,954.15 |
| 2 | $5,446.00 | $65,352.00 | $5,642.06 |
| 3 | $6,272.00 | $75,264.00 | $6,497.79 |
| 4 | $6,484.00 | $77,808.00 | $6,717.42 |
| 6+ | $6,618.00 | $79,416.00 | $6,856.25 |
O-3
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $5,535.00 | $66,420.00 | $5,734.26 |
| 2 | $6,273.00 | $75,276.00 | $6,498.83 |
| 3 | $6,771.00 | $81,252.00 | $7,014.76 |
| 4 | $7,383.00 | $88,596.00 | $7,648.79 |
| 6 | $7,737.00 | $92,844.00 | $8,015.53 |
| 8 | $8,125.00 | $97,500.00 | $8,417.50 |
| 10 | $8,376.00 | $100,512.00 | $8,677.54 |
| 12 | $8,788.00 | $105,456.00 | $9,104.37 |
| 14+ | $9,004.00 | $108,048.00 | $9,328.14 |
O-4
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $6,294.00 | $75,528.00 | $6,520.58 |
| 2 | $7,286.00 | $87,432.00 | $7,548.30 |
| 3 | $7,773.00 | $93,276.00 | $8,052.83 |
| 4 | $7,881.00 | $94,572.00 | $8,164.72 |
| 6 | $8,332.00 | $99,984.00 | $8,631.95 |
| 8 | $8,816.00 | $105,792.00 | $9,133.38 |
| 10 | $9,419.00 | $113,028.00 | $9,758.08 |
| 12 | $9,888.00 | $118,656.00 | $10,243.97 |
| 14 | $10,214.00 | $122,568.00 | $10,581.70 |
| 16 | $10,402.00 | $124,824.00 | $10,776.47 |
| 18+ | $10,510.00 | $126,120.00 | $10,888.36 |
O-5
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $7,295.00 | $87,540.00 | $7,557.62 |
| 2 | $8,219.00 | $98,628.00 | $8,514.88 |
| 3 | $8,787.00 | $105,444.00 | $9,103.33 |
| 4 | $8,894.00 | $106,728.00 | $9,214.18 |
| 6 | $9,250.00 | $111,000.00 | $9,583.00 |
| 8 | $9,462.00 | $113,544.00 | $9,802.63 |
| 10 | $9,929.00 | $119,148.00 | $10,286.44 |
| 12 | $10,272.00 | $123,264.00 | $10,641.79 |
| 14 | $10,714.00 | $128,568.00 | $11,099.70 |
| 16 | $11,392.00 | $136,704.00 | $11,802.11 |
| 18 | $11,714.00 | $140,568.00 | $12,135.70 |
| 20 | $12,033.00 | $144,396.00 | $12,466.19 |
| 22+ | $12,394.00 | $148,728.00 | $12,840.18 |
O-6
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $8,751.00 | $105,012.00 | $9,066.04 |
| 2 | $9,614.00 | $115,368.00 | $9,960.10 |
| 3–4 | $10,245.00 | $122,940.00 | $10,613.82 |
| 6 | $10,284.00 | $123,408.00 | $10,654.22 |
| 8 | $10,725.00 | $128,700.00 | $11,111.10 |
| 10–12 | $10,784.00 | $129,408.00 | $11,172.22 |
| 14 | $11,396.00 | $136,752.00 | $11,806.26 |
| 16 | $12,480.00 | $149,760.00 | $12,929.28 |
| 18 | $13,115.00 | $157,380.00 | $13,587.14 |
| 20 | $13,751.00 | $165,012.00 | $14,246.04 |
| 22 | $14,113.00 | $169,356.00 | $14,621.07 |
| 24 | $14,479.00 | $173,748.00 | $15,000.24 |
| 26–28 | $15,189.00 | $182,268.00 | $15,735.80 |
| 30+ | $15,258.30 | $183,099.60 | $15,807.60 |
O-7
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $11,540.00 | $138,480.00 | $11,955.44 |
| 2 | $12,076.00 | $144,912.00 | $12,510.74 |
| 3 | $12,325.00 | $147,900.00 | $12,768.70 |
| 4 | $12,522.00 | $150,264.00 | $12,972.79 |
| 6 | $12,879.00 | $154,548.00 | $13,342.64 |
| 8 | $13,232.00 | $158,784.00 | $13,708.35 |
| 10 | $13,639.00 | $163,668.00 | $14,130.00 |
| 12 | $14,046.00 | $168,552.00 | $14,551.66 |
| 14 | $14,454.00 | $173,448.00 | $14,974.34 |
| 16 | $15,736.00 | $188,832.00 | $16,302.50 |
| 18–24 | $16,818.00 | $201,816.00 | $17,423.45 |
| 26–28 | $16,904.00 | $202,848.00 | $17,512.54 |
| 30+ | $17,242.00 | $206,904.00 | $17,862.71 |
O-8
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | $13,888.00 | $166,656.00 | $14,387.97 |
| 2 | $14,344.00 | $172,128.00 | $14,860.38 |
| 3 | $14,645.00 | $175,740.00 | $15,172.22 |
| 4 | $14,730.00 | $176,760.00 | $15,260.28 |
| 6 | $15,107.00 | $181,284.00 | $15,650.85 |
| 8 | $15,736.00 | $188,832.00 | $16,302.50 |
| 10 | $15,882.00 | $190,584.00 | $16,453.75 |
| 12 | $16,480.00 | $197,760.00 | $17,073.28 |
| 14 | $16,652.00 | $199,824.00 | $17,251.47 |
| 16 | $17,166.00 | $205,992.00 | $17,783.98 |
| 18–20 | $18,598.00 | $223,176.00 | $19,267.53 |
| 22+ | $18,808.20 | $225,698.40 | $19,485.30 |
O-9
O-9 basic pay does not increase with time in service — the $18,808.20/mo rate ($225,698.40 annually) applies at every years-of-service bracket. Projected 2027: $19,485.30/mo.
O-10
O-10 basic pay does not increase with time in service — the $18,808.20/mo rate ($225,698.40 annually) applies at every years-of-service bracket. Projected 2027: $19,485.30/mo.
Prior-Enlisted Officer
O-1E
DFAS publishes O-1E rates beginning at the 4-year bracket.
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $5,222.00 | $62,664.00 | $5,409.99 |
| 6 | $5,577.00 | $66,924.00 | $5,777.77 |
| 8 | $5,783.00 | $69,396.00 | $5,991.19 |
| 10 | $5,994.00 | $71,928.00 | $6,209.78 |
| 12 | $6,201.00 | $74,412.00 | $6,424.24 |
| 14+ | $6,484.00 | $77,808.00 | $6,717.42 |
O-2E
DFAS publishes O-2E rates beginning at the 4-year bracket.
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $6,484.00 | $77,808.00 | $6,717.42 |
| 6 | $6,618.00 | $79,416.00 | $6,856.25 |
| 8 | $6,828.00 | $81,936.00 | $7,073.81 |
| 10 | $7,184.00 | $86,208.00 | $7,442.62 |
| 12 | $7,459.00 | $89,508.00 | $7,727.52 |
| 14+ | $7,664.00 | $91,968.00 | $7,939.90 |
O-3E
DFAS publishes O-3E rates beginning at the 4-year bracket.
| Years | 2026 Monthly | 2026 Annual | 2027 (Proj.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | $7,383.00 | $88,596.00 | $7,648.79 |
| 6 | $7,737.00 | $92,844.00 | $8,015.53 |
| 8 | $8,125.00 | $97,500.00 | $8,417.50 |
| 10 | $8,376.00 | $100,512.00 | $8,677.54 |
| 12 | $8,788.00 | $105,456.00 | $9,104.37 |
| 14 | $9,137.00 | $109,644.00 | $9,465.93 |
| 16 | $9,337.00 | $112,044.00 | $9,673.13 |
| 18+ | $9,609.00 | $115,308.00 | $9,954.92 |
Common questions
- What is military basic pay?
- Basic pay is the taxable salary every service member draws, set by pay grade and years of service in a single DoD-wide table — it is the same for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. It does not include BAH (housing), BAS (food), or any special or incentive pay. An E-5 with 6 years of service draws $4,110.00 per month in basic pay; an O-3 with 6 years draws $7,737.00.
- How often does basic pay increase?
- Two ways. Congress sets an across-the-board raise each year in the NDAA — the 2026 tables reflect a 3.8% increase effective 1 January 2026. Separately, you move to a higher years-of-service bracket on your pay-entry-base-date anniversary, and to a new grade on promotion. Both are automatic; neither requires an application.
- Why do the years-of-service rows show ranges like “12+”?
- The DFAS table publishes brackets — 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and so on — and holds many of them at the same rate. Where consecutive brackets carry an identical figure, this chart shows them as one range, so you can see exactly when a grade's longevity raises stop. An E-5's basic pay, for example, tops out at the 12-year bracket; staying an E-5 past 12 years does not raise basic pay again.
- Is this the same pay for every branch?
- Yes. Basic pay is set by grade and years of service only. The rank titles differ by branch — an E-5 is a Sergeant in the Army and Marine Corps, a Petty Officer Second Class in the Navy and Coast Guard, and a Staff Sergeant in the Air Force — but the dollar figure is identical.
- Why do some grades start at a later years-of-service bracket?
- DFAS publishes no rate for combinations that cannot exist. An E-8 first appears at the 8-year bracket and an E-9 at 10 years, because you cannot hold those grades earlier; W-5, O-9, and O-10 rates begin at 20 years, and prior-enlisted officer rates (O-1E through O-3E) begin at 4 years of service.
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