2026 Basic Pay Chart · Army Enlisted
Army Sergeant Major (E9) Pay Chart 2026
Complete basic pay rates for a Army Sergeant Major (E9) by years of service. Basic pay starts at $6,910.00 per month and reaches $8,105.00 per month at 20 years of service. Rates reflect the official 3.8% military pay raise effective January 1, 2026.
Starting Basic Pay$6,910.00
Pay at 20 Years$8,105.00
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Years | $6,910.00 | $82,920.00 | View Bracket → |
| 12 Years | $7,067.00 | $84,804.00 | View Bracket → |
| 14 Years | $7,264.00 | $87,168.00 | View Bracket → |
| 16 Years | $7,496.00 | $89,952.00 | View Bracket → |
| 18 Years | $7,731.00 | $92,772.00 | View Bracket → |
| 20 Years | $8,105.00 | $97,260.00 | View Bracket → |
| 22 Years | $8,423.00 | $101,076.00 | View Bracket → |
| 24 Years | $8,756.00 | $105,072.00 | View Bracket → |
| 26 Years | $9,268.00 | $111,216.00 | View Bracket → |
| 28 Years | $9,268.00 | $111,216.00 | View Bracket → |
| 30 Years | $9,730.00 | $116,760.00 | View Bracket → |
| 34 Years | $10,217.00 | $122,604.00 | View Bracket → |
| 38 Years | $10,729.00 | $128,748.00 | View Bracket → |
| 40 Years | $10,729.00 | $128,748.00 | View Bracket → |
Model Your Total Compensation
Basic pay is only one part of a Army Sergeant Major'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.