The Army is the largest branch of the U.S. Military. There are over a million reported uniformed personnel when you include Army National Guard and Army Reserve with traditional uniformed soldiers.
The U.S. Army has a structured system for how it ranks personnel as well as how they are treated in terms of monthly base pay. It does not matter what type of role you fulfill in the U.S. Army, only the rank.
Here is a detailed outline of Army rankings and 2023 pay:
Army Ranks And Pay For 2023 – Enlisted
| Insignia | Pay Grade | Rank | Abbreviation | Minimum Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 +4 months | Private | PVT | $1,917.60 | |
 | E-2 | Private Second Class | PV2 | $2,149.20 |
 | E-3 | Private First Class | PFC | $2,259.90 |
 | E-4 | Specialist | SPC | $2,503.50 |
 | E-4 | Corporal | CPL | $2,503.50 |
 | E-5 | Sergeant | SGT | $2,730.30 |
 | E-6 | Staff Sergeant | SSG | $2,980.50 |
 | E-7 | Sergeant First Class | SFC | $3,445.80 |
 | E-8 | Master Sergeant | MSG | $4,957.20 |
 | E-8 | First Sergeant | 1SG | $4,957.20 |
 | E-9 | Sergeant Major | SGM | $6,055.50 |
 | E-9 | Command Sergeant Major | CSM | $6,055.50 |
 | E-9 | Sergeant Major of the Army | SMA | $6,055.50 |
Like most occupations, your pay goes up the longer you serve in the U.S. Military. Pay increases steadily over a military career in any rank, and promotion to a higher rank offers even more pay benefits.
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Check out the charts below to see how Army ranks are paid each year of service:
Years 2 – 6
| Pay Grade | Less than 2 Years | Over 2 Years | Over 3 Years | Over 4 Years | Over 6 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,917.60 | $1,917.60 | $1,917.60 | $1,917.60 | $1,917.60 |
| E-2 | $2,149.20 | $2,149.20 | $2,149.20 | $2,149.20 | $2,149.20 |
| E-3 | $2,259.90 | $2,402.10 | $2,547.60 | $2,547.60 | $2,547.60 |
| E-4 | $2,503.50 | $2,631.60 | $2,774.10 | $2,914.80 | $3,039.30 |
| E-5 | $2,730.30 | $2,914.20 | $3,055.20 | $3,199.20 | $3,423.90 |
| E-6 | $2,980.50 | $3,279.90 | $3,424.80 | $3,356.50 | $3,711.90 |
| E-7 | $3,445.80 | $3,760.80 | $3,905.10 | $4,095.30 | $4,244.70 |
Years 8 – 16
| Pay Grade | Over 8 Years | Over 10 Years | Over 12 Years | Over 14 Years | Over 16 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| E-2 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $1,943 | $1,943 | $1,943 |
| E-3 | $2,372 | $2,372 | $2,372 | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| E-4 | $2,829 | $2,829 | $2,829 | $2,829 | $2,829 |
| E-5 | $3,406 | $3,585 | $3,607 | $3,607 | $3,607 |
| E-6 | $3,763 | $3,883 | $4,114 | $4,185 | $4,237 |
| E-7 | $4,190 | $4,324 | $4,562 | $4,760 | $4,895 |
| E-8 | $4,615 | $4,819 | $4,945 | $5,097 | $5,261 |
| E-9 | N/A | $5,637 | $5,765 | $5,926 | $6,115 |
Years 18 – 26
| Pay Grade | Over 18 Years | Over 20 Years | Over 22 Years | Over 24 years | Over 26 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 | $1,785 |
| E-2 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 | $2,001 |
| E-3 | $2,372 | $2,372 | $2,372 | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| E-4 | $2,829 | $2,829 | $2,829 | $2,829 | $2,829 |
| E-5 | $3,607 | $3,607 | $3,607 | $3,607 | $3,607 |
| E-6 | $4,297 | $4,297 | $4,297 | $4,297 | $4,297 |
| E-7 | $5,039 | $5,095 | $5,095 | $5,383 | $5,765 |
| E-8 | $5,557 | $5,706 | $5,962 | $6,103 | $6,452 |
| E-9 | $6,306 | $6,612 | $6,871 | $7,144 | $7,560 |
30+ Years
| Pay Grade | Over 30 Years | Over 34 Years | Over 38 Years | Over 40 Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-8 | $6,582 | $6,582 | $6,582 | $6,582 | |
| E-9 | $7,938 | $8,335 | $8,752 | $8,752 |
The pay rates posted above do not include a variety of bonuses and benefits exclusive to the U.S. Army.
Additional incentives, pay, and bonuses may also include:
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- BAH – Basic Allowance for Housing
- Re-Enlistment bonuses
- Quick ship bonuses
- Uniform allowances
- Hardship duty pay
- Family separation allowance
- Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus
Please check with your local Army recruiter to learn more about pay and benefits.
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Army Ranks And Pay For 2023 – Officer
Let’s examine the ranking structure for officers in the Army:
| Insignia | Pay Grade | Rank | Abbreviation | Minimum Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | O-1 | Second Lieutenant | 2LT | $3,637.20 |
 | O-2 | First Lieutenant | 1LT | $4,190.70 |
 | O-3 | Captain | CPT | $4,849.80 |
 | O-4 | Major | MAJ | $5,516.40 |
 | O-5 | Lieutenant Colonel | LTC | $6,393.30 |
 | O-6 | Colonel | COL | $7,669.20 |
 | O-7 | Brigadier General | BG | $10,113.00 |
 | O-8 | Major General | MG | $12,170.70 |
 | O-9 | Lieutenant General | LTG | $17,201.40 |
 | O-10 | General | GEN | $17,675.10 |
The above figures for monthly pay for officer personnel are the absolute minimums. You will at least earn that much per month based on rank and the years served.
The actual pay could be higher when you account for other incentives and how many years you’ve served.
Years 2 – 6
| Pay Grade | Less Than 2 Years | Over 2 Years | Over 3 Years | Over 4 Years | Over 6 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $3,637.20 | $3,786.00 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,260 |
| O-2 | $4,190.70 | $4,772.70 | $5,496.90 | $5,682.60 | $5,799.30 |
| O-3 | $4,849.80 | $5,497.80 | $5,933.40 | $6,469.80 | $6,780.30 |
| O-4 | $5,516.40 | $6,385.20 | $6,812.10 | $6,906.30 | $7,301.70 |
| O-5 | $6,393.30 | $7,202.10 | $7,700.40 | $7,794.30 | $8,105.70 |
| O-6 | $7,669.20 | $8,425.20 | $8,978.10 | $8,978.10 | $9,012.30 |
| O-7 | $10,113.00 | $10,582.80 | $10,800.30 | $10,973.40 | $11,286.00 |
| O-8 | $12,170.70 | $12,570.00 | $12,834.30 | $12,908.10 | $13,238.40 |
Years 8 – 16
| Pay Grade | Over 8 Years | Over 10 Years | Over 12 Years | Over 14 Years | Over 16 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 |
| O-2 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 | $$5,799.30 |
| O-3 | $7,120.50 | $7,340.10 | $7,701.60 | $7,890.60 | $7,890.60 |
| O-4 | $7,726.20 | $8,254.80 | $8,665.50 | $8,951.10 | $9,115.50 |
| O-5 | $8,291.40 | $8,700.60 | $9,001.80 | $9,389.70 | $9,982.80 |
| O-6 | $9,398.70 | $9,450.00 | $9,450.00 | $9,987.00 | $10,936.20 |
| O-7 | $11,595.30 | $11,952.60 | $12,308.70 | $12,666.60 | $13,789.50 |
| O-8 | $13,789.50 | $13,918.20 | $14,441.70 | $14,592.60 | $15,043.50 |
Years 18 – 26
| Pay Grade | Over 18 Years | Over 20 Years | Over 22 Years | Over 24 Years | Over 26 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 | $4,576.80 |
| O-2 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 | $5,799.30 |
| O-3 | $7,890.60 | $7,890.60 | $7,890.60 | $7,890.60 | $7,890.60 |
| O-4 | $9,210.30 | $9,210.30 | $9,210.30 | $9,210.30 | $9,210.30 |
| O-5 | $10,265.40 | $10,544.70 | $10,861.80 | $10,861.80 | $10,861.80 |
| O-6 | $11,493.60 | $12,050.40 | $12,367.50 | $12,688.80 | $13,310.70 |
| O-7 | $14,737.80 | $14,737.80 | $14,737.80 | $14,813.70 | $14,813.70 |
| O-8 | $15,696.60 | $16,298.10 | $16,700.10 | $16,700.10 | $16,700.10 |
| O-9 | N/A | $17,201.40 | $17,449.80 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 |
| O-10 | N/A | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 |
30+ Years
| Pay Grade | Over 30 Years | Over 34 Years | Over 38 Years | Over 40 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-6 | $13,576.50 | $13,576.50 | $13,576.50 | $13,576.50 |
| O-7 | $15,110.10 | $15,110.10 | $15,110.10 | $15,110.10 |
| O-8 | $17,118.30 | $17,545.80 | $17,545.80 | $17,545.80 |
| O-9 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 |
| O-10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 | $17,675.10 |
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Army Ranks And Pay For 2023 – Warrant Officers
Finally, let’s study the pay charts for warrant officers.
Warrant officers are classified above enlisted Army personnel yet not as high up as commissioned officers.
Years 2 – 6
| Pay Grade | Under 2 Years | Over 2 Years | Over 3 Years | Over 4 Years | Over 6 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $3,555.00 | $3,938.10 | $4,040.70 | $4,258.20 | $4,515.00 |
| W-2 | $4,050.30 | $4,433.40 | $4,551.00 | $4,632.30 | $4,894.80 |
| W-3 | $4,577.70 | $4,767.90 | $4,964.10 | $5,027.70 | $5,232.30 |
| W-4 | $5,012.40 | $5,391.30 | $5,546.10 | $5,698.20 | $5,960.70 |
Years 8 – 16
| Pay Grade | Over 8 Years | Over 10 Years | Over 12 Years | Over 14 Years | Over 16 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $4,893.90 | $5,070.60 | $5,318.70 | $5,561.70 | $5,753.10 |
| W-2 | $5,302.80 | $5,505.60 | $5,704.50 | $5,948.10 | $6,138.60 |
| W-3 | $5,635.80 | $6,055.80 | $6,253.80 | $6,482.70 | $6,718.20 |
| W-4 | $6,220.20 | $6,483.00 | $6,877.80 | $7,224.30 | $7,554.00 |
Years 18 – 26
| Pay Grade | Over 18 Years | Over 20 Years | Over 22 Years | Over 24 Years | Over 26 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $5,929.20 | $6,143.40 | $6,143.40 | $6,143.40 | $6,143.40 |
| W-2 | $6,310.80 | $6,517.20 | $6,652.80 | $6,760.20 | $6,760.20 |
| W-3 | $7,142.40 | $7,428.30 | $7,599.60 | $7,781.40 | $8,029.50 |
| W-4 | $7,824.30 | $8,087.70 | $8,473.80 | $8,791.50 | $9,153.60 |
| W-5 | N/A | $8,912.10 | $9,364.20 | $9,701.10 | $10,073.40 |
30+ Years
| Pay Grade | Over 30 Years | Over 34 Years | Over 38 Years | Over 40 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-4 | $9,336.30 | $9,336.30 | $9,336.30 | $9,336.30 |
| W-5 | $10,578.00 | $11,106.00 | $11,662.50 | $11,662.50 |
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Conclusion
There is a lot to the pay structure in the U.S. Army depending on ranking and years served.
For more details about expected monthly pay and other military benefits, please speak with a local recruiter.
References
https://www.federalpay.org/military/army/ranks
https://www.federalpay.org/military/army
https://www.goarmy.com/benefits.html
Born and raised in Woodbridge, NJ, he graduated from the New Jersey Institute Of Technology with an MBA in eCommerce.His hobbies include beach volleyball, target shooting, and lifting.
Rob is also a Commercially rated pilot and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), with over 1,500 hours of flight time.
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