Special Report

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

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18. W-1
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Warrant Officer 1; Navy: USN Warrant Officer 1; Air Force: N/A
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $42,660 to 73,721
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $51,098
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $60,847
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $73,721

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17. E-7
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Sergeant First Class; Navy: Chief Petty Officer; Air Force: Master Sergeant or First Sergeant
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $41,350 to 74,322
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $49,144
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $55,739
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $65,678

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16. O-2E
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: First Lieutenant; Navy: Lieutenant Junior Grade; Air Force: First Lieutenant
> Annual pay with 4 and at 40 yrs of service: $68,191 to 80,590
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $68,191
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $75,546
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $80,590

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15. W-2
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Chief Warrant Officer 2; Navy: USN Warrant Officer 2; Air Force: N/A
> Annual pay with <2 and at 40 yrs of service: $48,604 to 81,122
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: $55,588
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $66,067
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $78,206

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14. E-8
> Rank example, by military branch: Army, Marine Corps: Master Sergeant or First Sergeant; Navy: Senior Chief Petty Officer; Air Force: Senior Master Sergeant or First Sergeant
> Annual pay with 8 and at 40 yrs of service: $59,486 to 84,838
> Annual pay with over 4 yrs of service: N/A
> Annual pay with over 10 yrs of service: $62,118
> Annual pay with over 20 yrs of service: $73,562

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