U.S. military pay grades

U.S. military pay grades

Pay grades are used within the military of the United States for personnel and pay purposes and are based on a servicemember's rank. While ranks may have different names between the five military services, each rank corresponds to a pay grade in one of three tiers:Enlisted (E), Warrant Officer (W), and Commissioned Officer (O).

Pay grade is essential when determining a member's entitlements such as basic pay, BAH, or to determine seniority among a group of members from different services.

Active duty pay grades and monthly salary

All U.S. military services have pay grades E-1 through E-9 and Commissioned Officer grades O-1 through O-10; all but the Air Force have Warrant Officer pay grades (W).

Individuals in pay grades O-1, O-2, and O-3 with more than four years in an enlisted and/or warrant grade are paid according to the special pay grades of O-1E, O-2E, and O-3E. This benefit does not affect their rank and is usually not referred to except strictly in matters of pay.



Reserve/National Guard pay grades

(per drill weekend of four 4 hour drill sessions, equals to pay for four days of active duty)

Pay grades and associated ranks by branch of service

Enlisted pay grades

Additionally, in time of war, a five star general/admiral is authorized for the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
*O-10 General of the Army (wartime only)
*O-10 Fleet Admiral (wartime only)
*O-10 General of the Air Force (wartime only)

ee also

*Comparative military ranks
*Ranks and insignia of NATO


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