Official 2025 Military Pay Charts [Download]

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With the negotiated 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law, U.S. military personnel will receive healthy pay increases in 2025.

Here’s what military service members will see in their paychecks:

• 4.5% pay raise for all troops ranked E-5 and above, including officers, starting January 1, 2025.

• 14.5% total pay raise for enlisted service members ranked E-4 and below with the 4.5% pay raise starting January 1, 2025 plus the additional 10% pay raise starting April 1, 2025.

Military members can use our 2025 Military Pay Charts below to find their new monthly base pay depending on grade and years of service for Commissioned Officers, Enlisted Members, Prior Enlisted Officers, and Warrant Officers.

Military Pay Charts 2025

The official Military Pay Chart for 2025 includes the 14.5% pay increase for enlisted service members ranked E-4 and below and the 4.5% pay increase for all troops ranked E-5 and above, including officers:

Commissioned Officers

Commissioned Officers with 2 or Less to Over 10 Years of Cumulative Service (See Notes 1, 2 & 3)
Pay Grade	2 or less	Over 2	Over 3	Over 4	Over 6	Over 8	Over 10
O-10 (Note 4)
O-9 (Note 4)
O-8 (Note 4)	13,380.00	13,818.90	14,109.30	14,190.30	14,553.60	15,159.30	15,300.60
O-7 (Note 4)	11,117.70	11,634.00	11,873.10	12,063.60	12,407.10	12,747.30	13,140.00
O-6 (Note 5)	8,430.90	9,261.90	9,870.00	9,870.00	9,907.80	10,332.30	10,388.70
O-5 (Note 5)	7,028.40	7,917.30	8,465.40	8,568.60	8,910.90	9,114.90	9,564.90
O-4 (Note 5)	6,064.20	7,019.70	7,488.90	7,592.40	8,027.10	8,493.60	9,075.00
O-3 (Notes 5 & 6)	5,331.60	6,044.10	6,522.60	7,112.40	7,453.80	7,827.90	8,069.10
O-2 (Notes 5 & 6)	4,606.80	5,246.70	6,042.90	6,247.20	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30
O-1 (Notes 5, 6 & 7)	3,998.40	4,161.90	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30

Commissioned Officers with Over 12 to Over 24 Years of Cumulative Service (See Notes 1, 2 & 3)
Pay Grade	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24
O-10 (Note 4)					18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20
O-9 (Note 4)					18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20
O-8 (Note 4)	15,876.30	16,042.20	16,538.10	17,256.00	17,917.20	18,359.10	18,359.10
O-7 (Note 4)	13,531.50	13,925.10	15,159.30	16,202.10	16,202.10	16,202.10	16,202.10
O-6 (Note 5)	10,388.70	10,979.10	12,022.80	12,635.40	13,247.70	13,596.30	13,949.10
O-5 (Note 5)	9,895.80	10,322.70	10,974.30	11,285.10	11,592.30	11,940.90	11,940.90
O-4 (Note 5)	9,526.20	9,840.60	10,020.90	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00
O-3 (Notes 5 & 6)	8,466.60	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50
O-2 (Notes 5 & 6)	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30
O-1 (Notes 5, 6 & 7)	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30

Commissioned Officers with Over 26 to Over 40 Years of Cumulative Service (See Notes 1, 2 & 3)
Pay Grade	Over 26	Over 28	Over 30	Over 32	Over 34	Over 36	Over 38	Over 40
O-10 (Note 4)	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20
O-9 (Note 4)	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20
O-8 (Note 4)	18,359.10	18,359.10	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20	18,808.20
O-7 (Note 4)	16,285.50	16,285.50	16,611.00	16,611.00	16,611.00	16,611.00	16,611.00	16,611.00
O-6 (Note 5)	14,632.80	14,632.80	14,925.00	14,925.00	14,925.00	14,925.00	14,925.00	14,925.00
O-5 (Note 5)	11,940.90	11,940.90	11,940.90	11,940.90	11,940.90	11,940.90	11,940.90	11,940.90
O-4(Note 5)	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00	10,125.00
O-3 (Notes 5 & 6)	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50	8,674.50
O-2 (Notes 5 & 6)	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30	6,375.30
O-1 (Notes 5, 6 & 7)	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30	5,031.30

NOTES:

1. Basic pay rate for Academy Cadets/Midshipmen and ROTC members/applicants is $1,399.80.
2. The amount of the maximum combat zone tax exclusion in effect for a qualifying month equals the sum of the basic pay for the senior enlisted member (grade E-9) payable (Basic Pay – Enlisted, Note 3) and the amount of hostile fire or imminent danger pay ($225) actually payable to the officer for the qualifying month.
3. For rank titles, see Volume 7A Comparable Grades.
4. Basic pay is limited to the rate of basic pay for level II of the Executive Schedule in effect during calendar year 2025, which is $18,808.20 per month for officers at pay grades O-7 through O-10.  This includes officers serving as:
   1. Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;
   2. Chief of Staff of the Army;
   3. Chief of Naval Operations;
   4. Chief of Staff of the Air Force;
   5. Commandant of the Marine Corps;
   6. Chief of Space Operations;
   7. Commandant of the Coast Guard;
   8. Chief of the National Guard Bureau; or
   9. Commander of a unified or specified combatant command (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 161(c)).
5. Basic pay for pay grades O-6 and below is limited to the rate of basic pay for Level V of the Executive Schedule during calendar year 2025, which is 15,258.30.
6. O-1, O-2, and O-3 rates do not apply to commissioned officers who have been credited with over 4 years (i.e., at least 4 years and 1 day) of active duty service as an enlisted member or as a warrant officer or as both an enlisted member and a warrant officer.
7. These rates or, when applicable, the O-1E rates in Basic Pay – Officers (O1, O2 and O3) with more than 4 years of creditable service apply during periods of active service while as a DOM student of the USUHS. Also see subparagraph 2.2.1.6

Enlisted Members

Enlisted Members with 2 or Less to Over 10 Years of Cumulative Service (See Note 1)
Pay Grade	2 or less	Over 2	Over 3	Over 4	Over 6	Over 8	Over 10
E-9 (Notes 2 & 3)							6,657.30
E-8						5,449.50	5,690.70
E-7	3,788.10	4,134.30	4,293.00	4,502.10	4,666.50	4,947.60	5,106.30
E-6	3,276.60	3,606.00	3,765.00	3,919.80	4,080.60	4,443.90	4,585.20
E-5	3,001.50	3,203.70	3,358.80	3,517.20	3,763.80	4,021.80	4,234.50
E-4	2,752.20	2,892.90	3,049.80	3,204.30	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40
E-3	2,484.60	2,640.60	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80
E-2	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80
E-1 (Notes 4 & 5)	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10

Enlisted Members with Over 12 to Over 24 Years of Cumulative Service (See Note 1)
Pay Grade	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24
E-9 (Notes 2 & 3)	6,807.90	6,997.80	7,221.60	7,447.80	7,808.40	8,114.70	8,436.00
E-8	5,839.80	6,018.60	6,212.10	6,561.90	6,739.20	7,040.70	7,207.80
E-7	5,387.10	5,621.40	5,781.30	5,951.10	6,017.10	6,238.20	6,356.70
E-6	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80
E-5	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70
E-4	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40
E-3	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80
E-2	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80
E-1 (Notes 4 & 5)	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10

Enlisted Members with Over 26 to Over 40 Years of Cumulative Service (See Note 1)
Pay Grade	Over 26	Over 28	Over 30	Over 32	Over 34	Over 36	Over 38	Over 40
E-9 (Notes 2 & 3)	8,928.60	8,928.60	9,374.10	9,374.10	9,843.30	9,419.40	10,336.50	10,336.50
E-8	7,619.40	7,619.40	7,772.10	7,772.10	7,772.10	7,772.10	7,772.10	7,772.10
E-7	6,808.80	6,808.80	6,808.80	6,808.80	6,808.80	6,808.80	6,808.80	6,808.80
E-6	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80	5,074.80
E-5	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70	4,259.70
E-4	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40	3,341.40
E-3	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80	2,800.80
E-2	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80	2,362.80
E-1 (Notes 4 & 5)	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10	2,108.10

NOTES:

1. For rank titles, see Volume 7A Comparable Grades.
2. Basic pay for senior enlisted member (grade E-9) is $10,294.80 regardless of years of service while serving as:
   1. Senior Enlisted Advisor of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff;
   2. Sergeant Major of the Army;
   3. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy;
   4. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force;
   5. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps;
   6. Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force;
   7. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard; or
   8. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
3. If a member is placed on terminal leave pending retirement immediately following the completion of service as the senior enlisted member of a Military Department, the member is entitled to the higher senior enlisted pay $10,294.80 up to a maximum of 60 days.  If a member is hospitalized, and during or immediately before such hospitalization, completed service as the senior enlisted member of that Military Department’s Armed Force, the member will continue to be entitled, for not more than 180 days while so hospitalized, to the rate of basic pay authorized for a senior enlisted member.
4. Must have 4 months of active duty or more.
5. Basic pay for an E-1 with less than 4 months of active duty is $1,949.10.

Prior Enlisted Officers

Prior Enlisted Officers with 2 or Less to Over 10 Years of Cumulative Service (See Notes 1 & 2)
Pay Grade (Notes 3 & 4)	2 or less	Over 2	Over 3	Over 4	Over 6	Over 8	Over 10
O-3E				7,112.40	7,453.80	7,827.90	8,069.10
O-2E				6,247.20	6,375.30	6,578.10	6,920.70
O-1E				5,031.30	5,372.40	5,571.30	5,774.40

Prior Enlisted Officers with Over 12 to Over 26 Years of Cumulative Service (See Notes 1 & 2)
Pay Grade (Notes 3 & 4)	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24	Over 26
O-3E	8,466.60	8,802.60	8,995.20	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70
O-2E	7,185.90	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00
O-1E	5,973.60	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20

Prior Enlisted Officers with Over 28 to Over 40 Years of Cumulative Service (See Notes 1 & 2)
Pay Grade (Notes 3 & 4)	Over 28	Over 30	Over 32	Over 34	Over 36	Over 38	Over 40
O-3E	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70	9,257.70
O-2E	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00	7,383.00
O-1E	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20	6,247.20

NOTES:

1. The amount of the maximum combat zone tax exclusion in effect for a qualifying month equals the sum of the basic pay for the senior enlisted member (grade E-9) payable (Basic Pay – Enlisted, Note 3) and the amount of hostile fire or imminent danger pay ($225) actually payable to the officer for the qualifying month.
2. For rank titles, see Volume 7A Comparable Grades.
3. Creditable service to be taken into account for purposes of this table is active service as an enlisted member or as a warrant officer or as both an enlisted member and a warrant officer, in the case of a commissioned officer on active duty who is paid from funds appropriated for active-duty personnel; or a commissioned officer on active Guard and Reserve duty.  Effective November 24, 2003, creditable service to be taken into account for purposes of this table in the case of a commissioned officer is service as an enlisted member or as a warrant officer, or as both an enlisted member and a warrant officer, for which more than 1,460 points have been credited to the officer for the purposes of title 10, U.S.C. § 12732(a)(2).
4. These rates do not apply to DOM students of the USUHS who do not have over 4 years (i.e., at least 4 years and 1 day) of active duty service as an enlisted member or as a warrant officer or as both an enlisted member and a warrant officer.  See the Basic Pay – Officers table for applicable rates.  DOM USUHS students with over 4 years of prior enlisted and/or warrant officer service are entitled to the O-1E rate of basic pay in this table during such active duty periods.  Also see subparagraphs 2.2.1.6

Warrant Officers

Warrant Officers with 2 or Less to Over 10 Years of Cumulative Service (See Note)
Pay Grade	2 or less	Over 2	Over 3	Over 4	Over 6	Over 8	Over 10
W-5
W-4	5,510.40	5,926.80	6,096.90	6,264.30	6,552.90	6,838.20	7,127.10
W-3	5,032.20	5,241.30	5,457.00	5,526.90	5,752.20	6,195.60	6,657.60
W-2	4,452.60	4,873.80	5,003.10	5,092.50	5,380.80	5,829.60	6,052.50
W-1	3,908.10	4,329.30	4,442.10	4,681.20	4,963.50	5,379.90	5,574.30

Warrant Officers with Over 12 to Over 26 Years of Cumulative Service (See Note)
Pay Grade	Over 12	Over 14	Over 16	Over 18	Over 20	Over 22	Over 24	Over 26
W-5					9,797.40	10,294.50	10,665.00	11,074.20
W-4	7,560.90	7,941.90	8,304.30	8,601.60	8,891.10	9,315.60	9,664.80	10,062.90
W-3	6,875.10	7,126.80	7,385.40	7,851.90	8,166.30	8,354.40	8,554.50	8,827.20
W-2	6,271.20	6,539.10	6,748.50	6,937.80	7,164.60	7,313.70	7,431.90	7,431.90
W-1	5,847.00	6,114.30	6,324.60	6,518.40	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60

Warrant Officers with Over 28 to Over 40 Years of Cumulative Service (See Note)
Pay Grade	Over 28	Over 30	Over 32	Over 34	Over 36	Over 38	Over 40
W-5	11,074.20	11,628.90	11,628.90	12,209.40	12,209.40	12,821.10	12,821.10
W-4	10,062.90	10,263.60	10,263.60	10,263.60	10,263.60	10,263.60	10,263.60
W-3	8,827.20	8,827.20	8,827.20	8,827.20	8,827.20	8,827.20	8,827.20
W-2	7,431.90	7,431.90	7,431.90	7,431.90	7,431.90	7,431.90	7,431.90
W-1	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60	6,753.60

NOTES: For rank titles, see Volume 7A Comparable Grades.

2025 Military Pay Raise: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Are the Official 2025 Military Pay Raises?

For 2025, enlisted service members in ranks E-1 through E-4 will receive a 14.5% pay raise, with the initial 4.5% effective in January and the remaining increase starting in April. Service members ranked E-5 and above, including officers, will receive a 4.5% pay raise effective January 1, 2025.

How Is Basic Military Pay Determined?

Basic pay is determined by a service member’s rank (pay grade) and years of service. The Department of Defense publishes annual pay charts outlining monthly basic pay rates for each rank and tenure. For example, in 2025, an E-1 with less than two years of service earns $2,108.10 per month, while an O-5 with over twelve years of service earns $9,895.80 per month.

When Will Service Members See the 2025 Pay Increase in Their Paychecks?

The 4.5% pay raise for all service members is effective January 1, 2025, and will be reflected in the January mid-month paycheck. For enlisted members in ranks E-1 through E-4, the additional increase to total 14.5% is scheduled to take effect in April 2025, with adjustments appearing in the April mid-month pay.

Are Allowances Affected by the 2025 Pay Raise?

While the basic pay raise is separate from allowances, some allowances may also see adjustments. For instance, the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates are reviewed annually and may increase based on changes in housing costs. In 2025, BAH rates are expected to rise by an average of 5.4%, though actual rates vary by location.

How Does the 2025 Pay Raise Compare to Previous Years?

The 2025 pay raise includes a 4.5% increase for most service members, with junior enlisted ranks receiving a total increase of 14.5%. This is a notable adjustment compared to the 5.2% raise in 2024 and the 4.6% raise in 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance military compensation.

Will Retired Military Personnel and Veterans Receive a Pay Increase in 2025?

Yes, military retirees and disabled veterans will receive a 2.5% increase in their monthly benefits for 2025, based on the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) tied to inflation. This adjustment ensures that benefits maintain their purchasing power over time.

Where Can I Find the Official 2025 Military Pay Charts?

The official 2025 military pay charts are available through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and reputable military financial websites. These pay charts provide detailed information on monthly basic pay rates across all ranks and years of service.

How Can Military Service Members Ensure Their Pay Is Accurate?

Service members should regularly review their 2025 Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to verify the accuracy of their pay, deductions, and allowances. The LES is accessible through the DFAS myPay portal. Promptly reporting any discrepancies to the finance or payroll office is crucial to resolving issues.

Are There Additional Military Pay Incentives for 2025?

Beyond basic pay and allowances, service members may be eligible for various special and incentive pay based on factors such as duty assignments, skills, and hazardous duties. This extra pay is designed to compensate for specific conditions or responsibilities and are outlined in military compensation regulations.

How Does the 2025 Pay Raise Impact Taxes for Military Members?

Basic pay is subject to federal income tax, and possibly state taxes, depending on the service member’s state of legal residence. However, certain allowances, such as BAH and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), are non-taxable. The 2025 pay raise will increase taxable income, which may affect overall tax liability. Service members should consult with a tax professional or utilize military tax assistance programs to understand the implications. Be sure to check the IRS website with tax information for military members.

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