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Open USMC Pay Calculator →2026 Marine Corps Pay Chart — All Ranks (Starting Pay)
| Pay Grade | Title | Base Pay/mo (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | Private (Pvt) | $1,833 |
| E-2 | Private First Class (PFC) | $2,055 |
| E-3 | Lance Corporal (LCpl) | $2,161 |
| E-4 | Corporal (Cpl) | $2,393 |
| E-5 | Sergeant (Sgt) | $2,849 |
| E-6 | Staff Sergeant (SSgt) | $3,109 |
| E-7 | Gunnery Sergeant (GySgt) | $3,596 |
| E-8 | Master Sergeant / 1st Sergeant (MSgt/1stSgt) | $5,167 |
| E-9 | Master Gunnery Sergeant / Sergeant Major (MGySgt/SgtMaj) | $6,355 |
| W-1 | Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) | $3,638 |
| W-2 | Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2) | $4,108 |
| W-3 | Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3) | $4,731 |
| W-4 | Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4) | $5,208 |
| W-5 | Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5) | $6,045 |
| O-1 | 2nd Lieutenant (2ndLt) | $3,637 |
| O-2 | 1st Lieutenant (1stLt) | $4,188 |
| O-3 | Captain (Capt) | $4,861 |
| O-4 | Major (Maj) | $5,700 |
| O-5 | Lieutenant Colonel (LtCol) | $6,615 |
| O-6 | Colonel (Col) | $7,938 |
Marine Corps Pay FAQs 2026
How much does a Marine Corporal (E-4) make in 2026?
A Marine Corporal (E-4) earns $2,393/month starting base pay in 2026. With BAH (e.g., Camp Pendleton with dependents ~$2,892/mo) and BAS ($473/mo), total compensation can exceed $5,700/month.
What is Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) pay in 2026?
A GySgt at the starting pay level earns $3,596/month in 2026. A GySgt with 12 years of service earns approximately $4,441/month in base pay alone, with total compensation (BAH + BAS) often exceeding $7,500/month.
How much does USMC Reserve pay per drill weekend in 2026?
Marine reservists earn 1/30th of active duty base pay per drill period. A 2-day weekend IDT (4 drills) for an E-5 Sergeant pays approximately $380. Annual training pays full active duty base pay plus BAH and BAS.