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Military Pay Grades: 2024 & Proposed 2025 Military Pay Charts (1)

Joe Wallace

2024 & Proposed 2025 Military Pay Charts for Enlisted, Officers, and Warrant Officers

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The 5.2% pay raise for military members, said to be the largest in two decades, took effect on 1 January 2024. That pay raise is part of what some sources call “the largest Defense Department budget ever,” with more than $840 billion requested for the Pentagon in 2024.

The President has submitted a proposed 2025 military budget with a recommended 4.5% pay raise for military members, but that is (at press time) in the proposal stages only and is a developing story.

>> Click here to see the Proposed 2025 Military Pay Charts

2024 Military Pay Charts

  • E1 – E3 Military Pay Charts
  • E4 – E6
  • E7 – E9
  • W1 – W3
  • W4 – W5
  • O1e – O3e
  • O1 – O3
  • O4 – O6
  • O7 – O8
  • O9 – O10

Does the 2024 Military Pay Raise Affect Military Retirement Pay or Federal Civilian Employee Pay?

No. Defense.gov says these military pay increases set to the ECI do not “necessarily pertain to Federal civilian employees. The same applies to military retirees, who do not get pay raises but have Cost of Living Adjustments or COLA. Annual COLA is calculated using the Consumer Price Index.

2024 Military Pay Charts: Enlisted Military Pay Charts by Pay Grade

Enlisted service members are those without a four-year degree or a commission. The military typically accepts enlisted members who have completed high school, and who may or may not have completed some college. Enlisted troops are responsible for the day-to-day execution of military orders, plans, and objectives. Enlisted military pay starts in boot camp and is subject to annual increases based on inflation, time in grade, and time in military service.

Enlisted Pay Chart 2024: E-1 – E-3

Enlisted military members between E1 and E3 are commonly known as junior enlisted troops. These are the ranks people typically begin military service in and each branch of service has its own name for an E1 through E3. For example, in the Army and Marine Corps, an E1 is a Private.

In the Air Force, an E1 is an Airman Basic. In the Navy, an E1 is a Seaman Recruit, and after four months, they earn a small pay raise and become a Seaman Apprentice while remaining an E1. Those in Space Force are Specialists as E1s.

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

E-1 with less than 4 months = $1,783.14

YearsE-1E-2E-3
< 2$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,377.51
Over 2$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,527.05
Over 3$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 4$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 6$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 8$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 10$2,017.35 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 12$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 14$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 16$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 18$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 20$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 22$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 24$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 26$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 28$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 30$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 32$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 34$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 36$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 38$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22
Over 40$2,017.23 $2,260.98 $2,680.22

Enlisted Pay Chart 2024: E-4 – E-6

Enlisted ranks between E4 and E6 are considered midlevel management, and similar to the junior enlisted grades, each branch of military service has a different idea of what an E4 through E6 means. In the Army an E4 may be a Specialist or a Corporal. Space Force E4s are also called Specialists. In the Navy, an E4 is a Petty Officer 3rd Class, and in the Air Force, an E4 is a Senior Airman.

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsE-4E-5E-6
< 2$2,633.68 $2,872.35 $3,135.45
Over 2$2,768.37 $3,065.80 $3,450.39
Over 3$2,918.24 $3,214.03 $3,602.90
Over 4$3,066.46 $3,365.55 $3,750.80
Over 6$3,197.19 $3,601.91 $3,904.96
Over 8$3,197.19 $3,848.84 $4,252.25
Over 10$3,197.19 $4,051.86 $4,387.92
Over 12$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,649.70
Over 14$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,729.93
Over 16$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,788.03
Over 18$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 20$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 22$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 24$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 26$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 28$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 30$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 32$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 34$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 36$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 38$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36
Over 40$3,197.19 $4,076.29 $4,856.36

Enlisted Pay Chart 2024: E-7 – E-9

E7 through E9 ranks are senior enlisted positions. The Air Force and Space Force call their first senior enlisted grade (E7) a Master Sergeant, while the Marine Corps and Navy have Chief Petty Officers in the grade E7. A Marine Corps E7 is a Gunnery Sergeant. Each branch of service has its own traditions surrounding time in grade and military promotions, and there is more variation among senior enlisted ranks among the services.

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsE-7E-8E-9
< 2$3,625.02 $5,214.87 $6,370.28
Over 2$3,956.46 $5,445.61 $6,514.87
Over 3$4,108.31 $5,588.23 $6,696.77
Over 4$4,308.36 $5,759.23 $6,910.36
Over 6$4,465.50 $5,944.76 $7,127.24
Over 8$4,734.55 $6,279.17 $7,472.21
Over 10$4,886.40 $6,448.84 $7,765.36
Over 12$5,155.44 $6,737.37 $8,072.70
Over 14$5,379.27 $6,897.48 $8,543.78
Over 16$5,532.11 $7,291.31 $8,543.78
Over 18$5,694.85 $7,291.31 $8,970.29
Over 20$5,757.91 $7,437.55 $8,970.29
Over 22$5,969.52 $7,437.55 $9,419.25
Over 24$6,083.07 $7,437.55 $9,419.25
Over 26$6,515.53 $7,437.55 $9,891.31
Over 28$6,515.53 $7,437.55 $9,891.31
Over 30$6,515.53 $7,437.55 $9,891.31
Over 32$6,515.53 $7,437.55$9,891.31
Over 34$6,515.53 $7,437.55$9,891.31
Over 36$6,515.53 $7,437.55$9,891.31
Over 38$6,515.53 $7,437.55$9,891.31
Over 40$6,515.53 $7,437.55$9,891.31

Warrant Officer Pay Chart

Warrant officers have a unique position in the Department of Defense. These are not enlisted troops; they function above enlisted soldiers and sailors. Merriam-Webster defines a warrant officer as “…an officer in the armed forces holding rank by virtue of a warrant and ranking above a noncommissioned officer and below a commissioned officer.”

Not all military branches have warrant officer positions. If you look at an Army Pay Chart from 2024, you’ll find Warrant Officer pay, but not if you look at an Air Force or Space Force military pay chart. Those two branches of the service don’t use warrant officers.

Warrant Officer Payscale: W-1 – W-3

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsW-1W-2W-3
< 2$3,739.90 $4,260.83 $4,815.75
Over 2$4,142.98 $4,663.91 $5,015.81
Over 3$4,250.92 $4,787.69 $5,222.13
Over 4$4,479.70 $4,873.20 $5,289.14
Over 6$4,749.73 $5,149.17 $5,504.38
Over 8$5,148.51 $5,578.66 $5,873.89
Over 10$5,334.16 $5,791.91 $6,370.61
Over 12$5,595.17 $6,001.21 $6,578.91
Over 14$5,851.00 $6,257.38 $6,819.90
Over 16$6,052.38 $6,457.77 $7,067.48
Over 18$6,237.57 $6,638.99 $7,513.80
Over 20$6,462.71 $6,856.21 $7,814.54
Over 22$6,462.71 $6,998.82 $7,994.79
Over 24$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,185.93
Over 26$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 28$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 30$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 32$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 34$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 36$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 38$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04
Over 40$6,462.71 $7,111.72 $8,447.04

Warrant Officer Payscale: W-4 – W-5

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsW-4W-5
< 2$5,272.97
Over 2$5,671.75
Over 3$5,834.50
Over 4$5,994.60
Over 6$6,270.58
Over 8$6,543.59
Over 10$6,820.23
Over 12$7,235.52
Over 14$7,599.96
Over 16$7,946.92
Over 18$8,231.15
Over 20$8,508.12 $9,375.67
Over 22$8,914.50 $9,851.04
Over 24$9,248.57 $10,205.59
Over 26$9,629.53 $10,597.10
Over 28$9,629.53 $10,597.10
Over 30$9,821.66 $11,127.93
Over 32$9,821.66 $11,127.93
Over 34$9,821.66 $11,683.52
Over 36$9,821.66 $11,683.52
Over 38$9,821.66 $12,268.82
Over 40$9,821.66 $12,268.82

Commissioned Officer Pay Scale

A commissioned officer has completed a 4-year degree program and has completed or will successfully complete officer training and advanced training in a military career field. Commissioned officers don’t use the enlisted pay chart; their training and experience is compensated at a higher level than enlisted troops. Officers may graduate from an ROTC program, from a traditional university, or from a military service academy before entering active service.

Commissioned Officers: O-1E – O-3E (w/ Prior Enlisted Experience)

Commissioned Officers in the grades of O1 through O3 are junior officers. The ranks are fairly typical (2nd Lieutenants, 1st Lieutenants, Captain), and the level of responsibility is relatively typical, too. The earliest years of an officer’s career are spent learning both what it means to be an officer and what it means to lead ina specific military specialty or career field. “Prior enlisted” simply means the officer had a previous military career as an enlisted member.

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsO-1EO-2EO-3E
< 2
Over 2
Over 3
Over 4$4,814.92 $5,978.13 $6,806.38
Over 6$5,141.40 $6,091.03 $7,132.87
Over 8$5,331.26 $6,295.13 $7,490.55
Over 10$5,525.84 $6,622.82 $7,721.79
Over 12$5,716.32 $6,876.68 $8,102.07
Over 14$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,423.28
Over 16$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,608.15
Over 18$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 20$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 22$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 24$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 26$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 28$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 30$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 32$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 34$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 36$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 38$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04
Over 40$5,978.10 $7,065.18 $8,859.04

Commissioned Officers: O-1 – O-3

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsO-1O-2O-3
< 2$3,826.40 $4,408.72 $5,101.97
Over 2$3,982.87 $5,020.75 $5,783.66
Over 3$4,814.76 $5,782.67 $6,241.86
Over 4$4,814.76 $5,978.10 $6,806.37
Over 6$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $7,132.85
Over 8$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $7,490.70
Over 10$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $7,721.79
Over 12$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,102.07
Over 14$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 16$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 18$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 20$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 22$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 24$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 26$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 28$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 30$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 32$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 34$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 36$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 38$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81
Over 40$4,814.76 $6,100.91 $8,300.81

Commissioned Officers: O-4 – O-6

O4 through O6 is midlevel management. Military officers at this point in their careers may be groomed for higher leadership roles; they may receive additional training, be designated as Field Grade officers, and move into managing their fellow junior officers in the workplace. O4 is typically a Major in the Air Force, Marine Corps, and Army, and a Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Navy.

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsO-4O-5O-6
< 2$5,803.14 $6,725.81 $8,068.07
Over 2$6,717.23 $7,576.53 $8,863.33
Over 3$7,166.19 $8,100.76 $9,444.99
Over 4$7,265.55 $8,199.46 $9,444.99
Over 6$7,681.50 $8,527.27 $9,481.31
Over 8$8,127.83 $8,722.70 $9,887.35
Over 10$8,684.07 $9,153.17 $9,941.49
Over 12$9,116.20 $9,469.76 $9,941.49
Over 14$9,416.61 $9,878.11 $10,506.32
Over 16$9,589.59 $10,502.03 $11,504.92
Over 18$9,689.28 $10,799.14 $12,091.21
Over 20$9,689.28 $11,092.94 $12,677.18
Over 22$9,689.28 $11,426.69 $13,010.60
Over 24$9,689.28 $11,426.69 $13,348.64
Over 26$9,689.28 $11,426.69 $14,002.93
Over 28$9,689.28 $11,426.69 $14,002.93
Over 30$9,689.28 $11,426.70 $14,282.54
Over 32$9,689.28 $11,426.70 $14,282.54
Over 34$9,689.28 $11,426.70 $14,282.54
Over 36$9,689.28 $11,426.70 $14,282.54
Over 38$9,689.28 $11,426.70 $14,282.54
Over 40$9,689.28 $11,426.70 $14,282.54

Flag and General Officers: O-7 – O-8

Flag officers are the most senior in the United States military and typically have responsibilities far above and beyond daily operations. They are responsible for shaping the future of the force, creating policies and procedures to carry out the mission, and they must report to senior officials on the status and progress of these efforts. Flag officer ranks typically vary by service, but Admirals and Generals are typically considered flag officers.

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsO-7O-8
< 2$10,639.03 $12,803.61
Over 2$11,133.22 $13,218.06
Over 3$11,361.99 $13,501.81
Over 4$11,543.88 $13,579.38
Over 6$11,873.01 $13,926.67
Over 8$12,198.17 $14,506.69
Over 10$12,574.18 $14,642.04
Over 12$12,948.87 $15,192.67
Over 14$13,325.20 $15,351.46
Over 16$14,506.69 $15,825.84
Over 18$15,504.30 $16,512.81
Over 20$15,504.30 $17,145.64
Over 22$15,504.30 $17,568.53
Over 24$15,504.30 $17,568.53
Over 26$15,583.87 $17,568.53
Over 28$15,583.87 $17,568.53
Over 30$15,895.83 $18,008.58
Over 32$15,895.83 $18,008.58
Over 34$15,895.83 $18,458.19
Over 36$15,895.83 $18,458.19
Over 38$15,895.83 $18,458.19
Over 40$15,895.83 $18,458.19

Flag and General Officers: O-9 – O-10

2024 Military Pay Chart (5.2% Increase)

YearsO-9O-10
< 2
Over 2
Over 3
Over 4
Over 6
Over 8
Over 10
Over 12
Over 14
Over 16
Over 18
Over 20$18,095.73 $18,679.05
Over 22$18,357.18 $18,679.05
Over 24$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 26$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 28$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 30$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 32$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 34$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 36$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 38$18,679.05 $18,679.05
Over 40$18,679.05 $18,679.05

Proposed 2025 Military Pay Charts: Enlisted Military Pay Charts by Pay Grade

These figures are very likely to change. They should be used for entertainment purposes only until made official later this year.

Enlisted Pay Chart 2025 (proposed): E-1 – E-3

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

E-1 with less than 4 months = $1,863.48

YearsE-1E-2E-3
< 2$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,484.50
Over 2$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,640.77
Over 3$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 4$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 6$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 8$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 10$2,108.13$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 12$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 14$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 16$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 18$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 20$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 22$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 24$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 26$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 28$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 30$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 32$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 34$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 36$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 38$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83
Over 40$2,108.01$2,362.72$2,800.83

Enlisted Pay Chart 2025 (proposed): E-4 – E-6

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsE-4E-5E-6
< 2$2,752.20$3,001.61$3,276.55
Over 2$2,892.95$3,203.76$3,605.66
Over 3$3,049.56$3,358.66$3,765.03
Over 4$3,204.45$3,517.00$3,919.59
Over 6$3,341.06$3,764.00$4,080.68
Over 8$3,341.06$4,022.04$4,443.60
Over 10$3,341.06$4,234.19$4,585.38
Over 12$3,341.06$4,259.72$4,858.94
Over 14$3,341.06$4,259.72$4,942.78
Over 16$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,003.49
Over 18$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 20$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 22$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 24$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 26$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 28$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 30$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 32$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 34$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 36$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 38$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90
Over 40$3,341.06$4,259.72$5,074.90

Enlisted Pay Chart 2025 (proposed): E-7 – E-9

YearsE-7E-8E-9
< 2$3,788.15$5,449.54$6,656.94
Over 2$4,134.50$5,690.66$6,808.04
Over 3$4,293.18$5,839.70$6,998.12
Over 4$4,502.24$6,018.40$7,221.33
Over 6$4,666.45$6,212.27$7,447.97
Over 8$4,947.60$6,561.73$7,808.46
Over 10$5,106.29$6,739.04$8,114.80
Over 12$5,387.43$7,040.55$8,435.97
Over 14$5,621.34$7,207.87$8,928.25
Over 16$5,781.05$7,619.42$8,928.25
Over 18$5,951.12$7,619.42$9,373.95
Over 20$6,017.02$7,772.24$9,373.95
Over 22$6,238.15$7,772.24$9,843.12
Over 24$6,356.81$7,772.24$9,843.12
Over 26$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 28$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 30$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 32$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 34$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 36$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 38$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42
Over 40$6,808.73$7,772.24$10,336.42

Warrant Officer Pay Chart 2025

Warrant Officer Payscale 2025 (proposed): W-1 – W-3

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsW-1W-2W-3
< 2$3,908.20$4,452.57$5,032.46
Over 2$4,329.41$4,873.79$5,241.52
Over 3$4,442.21$5,003.14$5,457.13
Over 4$4,681.29$5,092.49$5,527.15
Over 6$4,963.47$5,380.88$5,752.08
Over 8$5,380.19$5,829.70$6,138.22
Over 10$5,574.20$6,052.55$6,657.29
Over 12$5,846.95$6,271.26$6,874.96
Over 14$6,114.30$6,538.96$7,126.80
Over 16$6,324.74$6,748.37$7,385.52
Over 18$6,518.26$6,937.74$7,851.92
Over 20$6,753.53$7,164.74$8,166.19
Over 22$6,753.53$7,313.77$8,354.56
Over 24$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,554.30
Over 26$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 28$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 30$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 32$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 34$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 36$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 38$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16
Over 40$6,753.53$7,431.75$8,827.16

Warrant Officer Payscale 2025 (proposed): W-4 – W-5

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsW-4W-5
< 2$5,510.25
Over 2$5,926.98
Over 3$6,097.05
Over 4$6,264.36
Over 6$6,552.76
Over 8$6,838.05
Over 10$7,127.14
Over 12$7,561.12
Over 14$7,941.96
Over 16$8,304.53
Over 18$8,601.55
Over 20$8,890.99$9,797.58
Over 22$9,315.65$10,294.34
Over 24$9,664.76$10,664.84
Over 26$10,062.86$11,073.97
Over 28$10,062.86$11,073.97
Over 30$10,263.63$11,628.69
Over 32$10,263.63$11,628.69
Over 34$10,263.63$12,209.28
Over 36$10,263.63$12,209.28
Over 38$10,263.63$12,820.92
Over 40$10,263.63$12,820.92

Commissioned Officer Pay Scale

Commissioned Officers Military Pay 2025(proposed): O-1E – O-3E (w/ Prior Enlisted Experience)

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsO-1EO-2EO-3E
< 2
Over 2
Over 3
Over 4$5,031.59$6,247.15$7,112.67
Over 6$5,372.76$6,365.13$7,453.85
Over 8$5,571.17$6,578.41$7,827.62
Over 10$5,774.50$6,920.85$8,069.27
Over 12$5,973.55$7,186.13$8,466.66
Over 14$6,247.11$7,383.11$8,802.33
Over 16$6,247.11$7,383.11$8,995.52
Over 18$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 20$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 22$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 24$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 26$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 28$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 30$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 32$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 34$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 36$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 38$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70
Over 40$6,247.11$7,383.11$9,257.70

Commissioned Officers Military Pay 2025 (proposed): O-1 – O-3

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsO-1O-2O-3
< 2$3,998.59$4,607.11$5,331.56
Over 2$4,162.10$5,246.68$6,043.92
Over 3$5,031.42$6,042.89$6,522.74
Over 4$5,031.42$6,247.11$7,112.66
Over 6$5,031.42$6,375.45$7,453.83
Over 8$5,031.42$6,375.45$7,827.78
Over 10$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,069.27
Over 12$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,466.66
Over 14$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 16$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 18$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 20$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 22$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 24$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 26$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 28$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 30$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 32$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 34$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 36$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 38$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35
Over 40$5,031.42$6,375.45$8,674.35

Commissioned Officers Military Pay 2025 (proposed): O-4 – O-6

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsO-4O-5O-6
< 2$6,064.28$7,028.47$8,431.13
Over 2$7,019.51$7,917.47$9,262.18
Over 3$7,488.67$8,465.29$9,870.01
Over 4$7,592.50$8,568.44$9,870.01
Over 6$8,027.17$8,911.00$9,907.97
Over 8$8,493.58$9,115.22$10,332.28
Over 10$9,074.85$9,565.06$10,388.86
Over 12$9,526.43$9,895.90$10,388.86
Over 14$9,840.36$10,322.62$10,979.10
Over 16$10,021.12$10,974.62$12,022.64
Over 18$10,125.30$11,285.10$12,635.31
Over 20$10,125.30$11,592.12$13,247.65
Over 22$10,125.30$11,940.89$13,596.08
Over 24$10,125.30$11,940.89$13,949.33
Over 26$10,125.30$11,940.89$14,633.06
Over 28$10,125.30$11,940.89$14,633.06
Over 30$10,125.30$11,940.90$14,925.25
Over 32$10,125.30$11,940.90$14,925.25
Over 34$10,125.30$11,940.90$14,925.25
Over 36$10,125.30$11,940.90$14,925.25
Over 38$10,125.30$11,940.90$14,925.25
Over 40$10,125.30$11,940.90$14,925.25

Flag and General Officers (proposed): O-7 – O-8

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsO-7O-8
< 2$11,117.79$13,379.77
Over 2$11,634.21$13,812.87
Over 3$11,873.28$14,109.39
Over 4$12,063.35$14,190.45
Over 6$12,407.30$14,553.37
Over 8$12,747.09$15,159.49
Over 10$13,140.02$15,300.93
Over 12$13,531.57$15,876.34
Over 14$13,924.83$16,042.28
Over 16$15,159.49$16,538.00
Over 18$16,201.99$17,255.89
Over 20$16,201.99$17,917.19
Over 22$16,201.99$18,359.11
Over 24$16,201.99$18,359.11
Over 26$16,285.14$18,359.11
Over 28$16,285.14$18,359.11
Over 30$16,611.14$18,818.97
Over 32$16,611.14$18,818.97
Over 34$16,611.14$19,288.81
Over 36$16,611.14$19,288.81
Over 38$16,611.14$19,288.81
Over 40$16,611.14$19,288.81

Flag and General Officers (proposed): O-9 – O-10

2025 Military Pay Chart (4.5% Increase)

YearsO-9O-10
< 2
Over 2
Over 3
Over 4
Over 6
Over 8
Over 10
Over 12
Over 14
Over 16
Over 18
Over 20$18,910.04$19,519.61
Over 22$19,183.25$19,519.61
Over 24$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 26$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 28$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 30$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 32$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 34$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 36$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 38$19,519.61$19,519.61
Over 40$19,519.61$19,519.61

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Military Pay Grades: 2024 & Proposed 2025 Military Pay Charts (2024)

FAQs

What is the projected 2024 military pay raise? ›

2024 Military Veteran Pay Raise

The 5.2% raise in basic pay for active-duty, Guard and reserve members in 2024 joins a 3.2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) given to military retirees and to veterans who receive disability checks from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

What will the 2025 military pay raise be? ›

This is why, for example, the FY 2025 pay raise for civilians — set at 2% — does not match that of service members, which is at 4.5%. It is also why the defense request does not keep up with inflation.

What are the BAS rates for 2024? ›

As of 2002, all service members receive a Basic Allowance for Subsistence to pay for their meals per the U.S. Department of Agriculture's annual food cost index. For 2024, the monthly BAS rates are: Enlisted service members: $460.25/month. Officers: $316.98/month.

What is the pay increase from E5 to E6? ›

Rank
Rank<2 Years Experience6 Years Experience
Private First Class (E3)$28,530.00$32,162.40
Specialist or Corporal (E4)$31,604.40$38,368.80
Sergeant (E5)$34,466.40$43,221.60
Staff Sergeant (E6)$37,627.20$46,857.60
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How much is E7 retirement pay with 20 years? ›

What is the retirement pay for an E7 with 20 years? As of 2022 the pay calculation projection an E7 retiring with exactly 20 years of service would receive $27,827 per year. It's important to note the present value of almost $800,000 for a 40 year old receiving this pension indefinitely.

Which military branch pays the best? ›

When it comes to your basic pay, the military branches are all the same. A look at military pay charts shows that military pay is based on a pay grade, or rank, and years of service. In terms of your base pay, there is no fundamental advantage to opting for one branch of service over another.

Is the early marker set for 2025 raise 4.5 percent? ›

An early marker has been set for the January 2025 federal employee raise, with an increase in the employment cost index of 4.5 percent over the 12 months ending in September, according to a report presented at the annual meeting of the Federal Salary Council.

What is the projected VA disability increase for 2025? ›

The 2025 mandatory funding request is $235.3 billion, an increase of $41.8 billion or 21.6% above 2024. The 2025 mandatory funding includes $210.6 billion in traditional benefits to Veterans, plus $200 million for Major Medical Facility leases and $24.5 billion for the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund (TEF).

What is the 2025 Cola for disabled veterans? ›

Yes, the current 2025 COLA increase estimate is a 3.0%, which will be applied to VA disability compensation rates effective December 1, 2024, payable beginning January 1, 2025.

How much is the conus cola for 2024? ›

In 2024, those living in certain high-cost cities or counties in New York, Virginia, Colorado, California and Oregon will begin to receive the CONUS COLA. Base monthly payments range from $38 to $61 monthly for members with dependents and $25 to $47 monthly for those without dependents.

Is food free in the military? ›

In addition to salary and bonuses, the Army provides allowances to offset the cost of living. These allowances are monies provided for specific needs, such as food or housing when the government does not provide for that specific need.

Do married soldiers get BAS? ›

Military Pay

Most also receive a variety of allowances, special pays and bonuses depending on things like deployment, paygrade and military job. For most married service members, those allowances include Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH).

How much does an E6 make in the Army 2024? ›

For instance, in 2024, an enlisted service member with a paygrade of E-1 will receive $2,017.20 per month in basic pay. Meanwhile, a more senior enlisted person with a paygrade of E-6, who has more than a decade of service, will earn $4,387.80 monthly. Officers are paid more.

Is BAS increasing in 2024? ›

It will be the largest increase in pay in two decades. DFAS is due to issue the official pay tables in January 2024. Military pay is taxable in most States. Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is going up 1.7% over the 2023 amount.

How much does an E6 with 10 years make? ›

Basic Pay – Enlisted Effective January 1, 2024
Cumulative Years of Service (Note 1)
Pay Grade2 or lessOver 10
E-85,445.60
E-73,624.904,886.40
E-63,135.604,387.80
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How much is the military cola for 2024? ›

2024 CONUS COLA Changes

Base monthly payments range from $38 to $61 monthly for members with dependents and $25 to $47 monthly for those without dependents.

How much do submarines get paid in 2024? ›

How much does a Submarine make? As of Apr 20, 2024, the average annual pay for a Submarine in the United States is $93,070 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $44.75 an hour.

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