2025 Military Pay Charts
Military pay is set to increase by 4.5% in 2025. However, junior enlisted servicemembers (E-1 through E-4) will receive an additional 10% raise, which brings the total raise to 14.5%. for that group.
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Servicemembers can now expect the following pay, effective on January 1, 2025:
- 4.5% pay increase for all servicemembers, including officers.
A little caveat to military pay 2025, is in April of 2025, an additional 10% pay increase is applied to junior enlisted personnel ranked E-4 and below.
These pay raises are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen military recruitment and retention. Use our updated military pay charts below to see what your monthly pay will look like in 2025.
2025 Military Pay Charts
The following charts reflect the monthly pay for servicemembers in all branches, which received a 4.5% raise.
Officers and Warrant Officers with up to 11 Years of Service
| Pay Grade | Fewer Than Two | Two or More | Three or More | Four or More | Six or More | Eight or More | 10 or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-8 | $13,380.00 | $13,818.90 | $14,109.30 | $14,190.30 | $14,553.60 | $15,159.30 | $15,300.60 |
| O-7 | $11,117.70 | $11,634.00 | $11,873.10 | $12,063.60 | $12,407.10 | $12,747.30 | $13,140.00 |
| O-6 | $8,430.90 | $9,261.90 | $9,870.00 | $9,870.00 | $9,907.80 | $10,332.30 | $10,388.70 |
| O-5 | $7,028.40 | $7,917.30 | $8,465.40 | $8,568.60 | $8,910.90 | $9,114.90 | $9,564.90 |
| O-4 | $6,064.20 | $7,019.70 | $7,488.90 | $7,592.40 | $8,027.10 | $8,493.60 | $9,075.00 |
| O-3 | $5,331.60 | $6,044.10 | $6,522.60 | $7,112.40 | $7,453.80 | $7,827.90 | $8,069.10 |
| O-2 | $4,606.80 | $5,246.70 | $6,042.90 | $6,247.20 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 |
| O-1 | $3,998.40 | $4,161.90 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 |
| Prior Enlisted Officers | |||||||
| Pay Grade | <2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 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 |
| Warrant Officers | |||||||
| Pay Grade | <2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| 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 |
Officers and Warrant Officers with 12 to 25 Years of Service
| Pay Grade | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-10 | - | - | - | - | $18,808.20 | $18,808.20 | $18,808.20 |
| O-9 | - | - | - | - | $18,808.20 | $18,808.20 | $18,808.20 |
| O-8 | $15,876.30 | $16,042.20 | $16,538.10 | $17,256.00 | $17,917.20 | $18,359.10 | $18,359.10 |
| O-7 | $13,531.50 | $13,925.10 | $15,159.30 | $16,202.10 | $16,202.10 | $16,202.10 | $16,202.10 |
| O-6 | $10,388.70 | $10,979.10 | $12,022.80 | $12,635.40 | $13,247.70 | $13,596.30 | $13,949.10 |
| O-5 | $9,895.80 | $10,322.70 | $10,974.30 | $11,285.10 | $11,592.30 | $11,940.90 | $11,940.90 |
| O-4 | $9,526.20 | $9,840.60 | $10,020.90 | $10,125.00 | $10,125.00 | $10,125.00 | $10,125.00 |
| O-3 | $8,466.60 | $8,674.50 | $8,674.50 | $8,674.50 | $8,674.50 | $8,674.50 | $8,674.50 |
| O-2 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 | $6,375.30 |
| O-1 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 |
| Prior Enlisted Officers | |||||||
| Pay Grade | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| O-3E | $8,466.60 | $8,802.60 | $8,995.20 | $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 |
| O-1E | $5,973.60 | $6,247.20 | $6,247.20 | $6,247.20 | $6,247.20 | $6,247.20 | $6,247.20 |
| Warrant Officers | |||||||
| Pay Grade | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| W-5 | - | - | - | - | $9,797.40 | $10,294.50 | $10,665.00 |
| W-4 | $7,560.90 | $7,941.90 | $8,304.30 | $8,601.60 | $8,891.10 | $9,315.60 | $9,664.80 |
| W-3 | $6,875.10 | $7,126.80 | $7,385.40 | $7,851.90 | $8,166.30 | $8,354.40 | $8,554.50 |
| W-2 | $6,271.20 | $6,539.10 | $6,748.50 | $6,937.80 | $7,164.60 | $7,313.70 | $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 |
Officers and Warrant Officers with 26 to 40 Years of Service
| Pay Grade | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-10 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 | $5,031.30 |
| Prior Enlisted Officers | ||||||||
| Pay Grade | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| O-3E | $9,257.70 | $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 | $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 | $6,247.20 |
| Warrant Officers | ||||||||
| Pay Grade | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| W-5 | $11,074.20 | $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 | $10,062.90 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $6,753.60 |
Officers serving in combat zones receive special pay privileges. Those ranking 0-1 and above can eliminate portions of their pay from taxes due to the dangerous nature of their role. You can calculate your full paycheck by adding your “hostile fire or imminent danger” pay to your basic pay rate.
Prior Enlisted Officer Pay Qualifications
Notably, officers who are prior enlisted may receive an increased pay rate based on their time spent in service, among other specifications. Consult the Department of Defense’s Financial Management Regulations for more in-depth information regarding pay rates.
The following has raises of 4.5% AND 14.5% for junior enlisted servicemembers.
Enlisted Members with up to 11 Years of Service
| Pay Grade | Fewer Than Two | Two or More | Three or More | Four or More | Six or More | Eight or More | 10 or More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $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 | $3,220.50 | $3,466.50 | $3,637.50 | $3,802.20 | $3,959.40 | $4,124.40 | $4,234.50 |
| E-4 | $3,027.30 | $3,182.10 | $3,354.90 | $3,524.70 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 |
| E-3 | $2,733.00 | $2,904.60 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 |
| E-2 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 |
| E-1 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 |
| E-1 <4 Mon | $2144.10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Enlisted Members with 12 to 25 Years of Service
| Pay Grade | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-9 | $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 | $4,858.80 | $4,942.50 | $5,003.40 | $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 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 |
| E-3 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 |
| E-2 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 |
| E-1 > 4 mos | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 |
Enlisted Members with 26 to 40 Years of Service
| Pay Grade | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-9 | $8,928.60 | $8,928.60 | $9,374.10 | $9,374.10 | $9,843.30 | $9,843.30 | $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 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 | $3,675.60 |
| E-3 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 | $3,081.00 |
| E-2 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 | $2,599.20 |
| E-1 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 | $2,319.00 |
The Impact of the Pay Increase
To put 2025’s pay increases into perspective, let’s take a look at how some servicemembers’ pay will be increasing from 2024 to 2025.
| Pay Grade & Time in Service | 2024 Pay | 2025 Pay |
| E-4, Two Years of Service | $2,769 | $3,182.10 |
| O-4, Two Years of Service | $6,717 | $7,019.70 |
| W-4, Two Years of Service | $5,672 | $5,926.80 |
2025 Military Pay Dates
Fortunately, the military follows a consistent pay schedule from year to year, with paychecks usually going out on the 1st and 15th of each month, except for when these dates fall on weekends or holidays.
Want a peek at exactly when you can expect your paycheck throughout the year? Here are the Military Pay Dates for Active-Duty Paychecks.
Previous Military Pay Raises
| Year | Military Pay Raise Percentage | Military Pay Tables |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.5% / 14.5% | 2025 Military Pay Tables |
| 2024 | 5.2% | 2024 Military Pay Tables |
| 2023 | 4.6% | 2023 Military Pay Tables |
| 2022 | 2.70% | 2022 Military Pay Tables |
| 2021 | 3.00% | 2021 Military Pay Tables |
| 2020 | 3.10% | 2020 Military Pay Tables |
| 2019 | 2.60% | 2019 Military Pay Tables |
| 2018 | 2.40% | 2018 Military Pay Tables |
| 2017 | 2.10% | 2017 Military Pay Tables |
| 2016 | 1.30% | 2016 Military Pay Tables |
| 2015 | 1.00% | 2015 Military Pay Tables |
| 2014 | 1.00% | 2014 Military Pay Tables |
| 2013 | 1.70% | 2013 Military Pay Tables |
| 2012 | 1.60% | 2012 Military Pay Tables |
| 2011 | 1.40% | 2011 Military Pay Tables |
| 2010 | 3.40% | 2010 Military Pay Tables |
