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Open Army Pay Calculator →2026 Army Pay Chart — All Ranks (Starting Pay)
| Pay Grade | Title | Base Pay/mo (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | Private (PVT) | $1,833 |
| E-2 | Private 2nd Class (PV2) | $2,055 |
| E-3 | Private 1st Class (PFC) | $2,161 |
| E-4 | Specialist / Corporal (SPC/CPL) | $2,393 |
| E-5 | Sergeant (SGT) | $2,849 |
| E-6 | Staff Sergeant (SSG) | $3,109 |
| E-7 | Sergeant First Class (SFC) | $3,596 |
| E-8 | Master Sergeant / 1SG (MSG/1SG) | $5,167 |
| E-9 | Sergeant Major (SGM/CSM/SMA) | $6,355 |
| W-1 | Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) | $3,638 |
| W-2 | Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2) | $4,108 |
| W-3 | Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) | $4,731 |
| W-4 | Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) | $5,208 |
| W-5 | Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5) | $6,045 |
| O-1 | 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) | $3,637 |
| O-2 | 1st Lieutenant (1LT) | $4,188 |
| O-3 | Captain (CPT) | $4,861 |
| O-4 | Major (MAJ) | $5,700 |
| O-5 | Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) | $6,615 |
| O-6 | Colonel (COL) | $7,938 |
Starting pay shown (under 2 years for enlisted, under 2 years for officers). Pay increases with years of service.
Army Pay FAQs 2026
How much does an Army E-5 Sergeant make in 2026?
An Army E-5 Sergeant earns $2,849/month basic pay at the under-4 year mark in 2026. With BAH (varies by duty station) and BAS ($473/mo tax-free), total monthly compensation typically ranges from $4,500 to $7,500 depending on location.
What is Army warrant officer pay in 2026?
Army Warrant Officers range from WO1 ($3,638/mo) to CW5 ($6,045+/mo) starting pay. Warrants with 10+ years experience earn significantly more — a CW3 with 12 years earns over $5,500/month in base pay alone.
How much do Army Reserve soldiers get paid for drill in 2026?
Army Reserve soldiers earn 1/30th of active duty base pay per drill period. A full weekend IDT (4 drills) pays 4/30ths of base pay. For an E-5: about $380/weekend. Annual training pays full active duty rates.