Special Report

How Much Members of the US Military Are Paid at Every Pay Grade

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23. E-5
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Sergeant; Navy: Petty Officer Second Class; Air Force: Staff Sergeant
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $32,764 to 46,498
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $38,390
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $46,220
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $46,498

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22. O-1
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Second Lieutenant; Navy: Ensign; Air Force: Second Lieutenant
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $43,646 to 54,922
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $54,922
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $54,922
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $54,922

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21. E-6
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Staff Sergeant; Navy: Petty Officer First Class; Air Force: Technical Sergeant
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $35,766 to 55,397
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $42,786
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $50,051
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $55,397

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20. O-1E
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Second Lieutenant; Navy: Ensign; Air Force: Second Lieutenant
> Annual pay with 4 and at 40 yrs of service: $54,922 to 68,191
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $54,922
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $63,032
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $68,191

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19. O-2
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: First Lieutenant; Navy: Lieutenant Junior Grade; Air Force: First Lieutenant
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $50,288 to 69,592
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $68,191
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $69,592
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $69,592

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