2026 Basic Pay Chart · Army Enlisted
Army Master Sergeant (E8) Pay Chart 2026
Complete basic pay rates for a Army Master Sergeant (E8) by years of service. Basic pay starts at $5,657.00 per month and reaches $6,995.00 per month at 20 years of service. Rates reflect the official 3.8% military pay raise effective January 1, 2026.
Starting Basic Pay$5,657.00
Pay at 20 Years$6,995.00
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Years | $5,657.00 | $67,884.00 | View Bracket → |
| 10 Years | $5,907.00 | $70,884.00 | View Bracket → |
| 12 Years | $6,062.00 | $72,744.00 | View Bracket → |
| 14 Years | $6,247.00 | $74,964.00 | View Bracket → |
| 16 Years | $6,448.00 | $77,376.00 | View Bracket → |
| 18 Years | $6,811.00 | $81,732.00 | View Bracket → |
| 20 Years | $6,995.00 | $83,940.00 | View Bracket → |
| 22 Years | $7,308.00 | $87,696.00 | View Bracket → |
| 24 Years | $7,482.00 | $89,784.00 | View Bracket → |
| 26 Years | $7,909.00 | $94,908.00 | View Bracket → |
| 28 Years | $7,909.00 | $94,908.00 | View Bracket → |
| 30 Years | $8,068.00 | $96,816.00 | View Bracket → |
| 34 Years | $8,068.00 | $96,816.00 | View Bracket → |
| 38 Years | $8,068.00 | $96,816.00 | View Bracket → |
| 40 Years | $8,068.00 | $96,816.00 | View Bracket → |
Model Your Total Compensation
Basic pay is only one part of a Army Master Sergeant's total military compensation. You may also qualify for tax-free allowances like Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), plus special pay.