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Military Pay - Basic Pay Charts for 2004
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All branches of the United States armed forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard) are paid a base salary determined by the 2004 Military Basic Pay Chart, with additional allowances for things such as housing and meals. Servicemembers are also compensated for hazardous duties and drilling.
FederalPay maintains updated pay charts for most types of military compensation. The pay tables on this page show military basic pay for all branches as of January 1st 2004 until January 1st 2005. You can use our Military Pay Calculator to easily determine your military pay, inclusive of both basic pay and the BAH and BAS allowances.
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Enlisted Basic Pay Rates
This pay table is used to determine the monthly basic pay for enlisted servicemembers in all branches of the Armed Forces. Basic pay rates are published by the Department of Defense, and raised yearly to account for cost of living.
To determine your pay rate, choose your paygrade (from E-1 to E-9) and find the row that corresponds with your number of years' experience in the military. You can also use our military pay calculator to calculate basic pay and allowances.
| Years of Experience | E-1 -4mos | E-1 4 mos+ | E-2 | E-3 | E-4 | E-5 | E-6 | E-7 | E-8 | E-9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $1,104 | $1,193 | $1,338 | $1,407 | $1,558 | $1,700 | $1,856 | $2,145 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 2 | $1,193 | $1,338 | $1,496 | $1,638 | $1,814 | $2,041 | $2,341 | n/a | n/a | |
| Over 3 | $1,193 | $1,338 | $1,586 | $1,727 | $1,901 | $2,131 | $2,431 | n/a | n/a | |
| Over 4 | $1,193 | $1,338 | $1,586 | $1,814 | $1,991 | $2,219 | $2,550 | n/a | n/a | |
| Over 6 | $1,193 | $1,338 | $1,586 | $1,892 | $2,131 | $2,310 | $2,642 | n/a | n/a | |
| Over 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,251 | $2,516 | $2,801 | $3,086 | n/a | |
| Over 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,340 | $2,596 | $2,891 | $3,222 | $3,769* | |
| Over 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,685 | $2,980 | $3,306 | $3,855* | |
| Over 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,763 | $3,140 | $3,408 | $3,962* | |
| Over 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,791 | $3,220 | $3,518 | $4,089* | |
| Over 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,810 | $3,296 | $3,716 | $4,217* | |
| Over 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,810 | $3,342 | $3,816 | $4,421* | |
| Over 22 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,810 | $3,498 | $3,986 | $4,594* | |
| Over 24 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,810 | $3,599 | $4,081 | $4,777* | |
| Over 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | $2,368 | $2,810 | $3,855 | $4,314 | $5,055* |
Notes on the Enlisted Positions
E-9: For the MCPO of the Navy, CMSgt of the AF, Sergeant Major of the Army or Marine Corps, basic pay is $6,090.90. Combat Zone Tax Exclusion for O-1 and above is based on this basic pay rate plus HFP/IDP which is $225.00."
Officer Basic Pay Rates
This pay table is used to determine the monthly basic pay for commissioned officers in all branches of the Armed Forces. Basic pay rates are published by the Department of Defense, and raised yearly to account for cost of living.
To determine your pay rate, choose your paygrade (from O-1 to O-10) and find the row that corresponds with your number of years' experience in the military. You can also use our military pay calculator to calculate basic pay and allowances.
| Years of Experience | O-1 | O-2 | O-3 | O-4 | O-5 | O-6 | O-7 | O-8 | O-9 | O-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $2,264 | $2,608 | $3,019 | $3,434 | $3,980 | $4,774 | $6,441 | $7,751 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 2 | $2,357 | $2,971 | $3,422 | $3,975 | $4,483 | $5,244 | $6,740 | $8,005 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 3 | $2,849 | $3,422 | $3,694 | $4,240 | $4,793 | $5,588 | $6,878 | $8,173 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 4 | $2,849 | $3,537 | $4,027 | $4,299 | $4,852 | $5,588 | $6,989 | $8,221 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 6 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,220 | $4,545 | $5,045 | $5,610 | $7,187 | $8,430 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 8 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,432 | $4,809 | $5,161 | $5,850 | $7,384 | $8,782 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 10 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,569 | $5,138 | $5,416 | $5,882 | $7,612 | $8,864 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 12 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,794 | $5,394 | $5,603 | $5,882 | $7,839 | $9,197 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 14 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,572 | $5,844 | $6,216 | $8,067 | $9,293 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 16 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,674 | $6,214 | $6,807 | $8,782 | $9,580 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 18 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,733 | $6,390 | $7,154 | $9,386 | $9,996 | n/a | n/a |
| Over 20 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,733 | $6,563 | $7,501 | $9,386 | $10,379 | $10,955 | $12,525* |
| Over 22 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,733 | $6,761 | $7,698 | $9,386 | $10,635 | $11,112 | $12,586* |
| Over 24 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,733 | $6,761 | $7,898 | $9,386 | $10,635 | $11,340 | $12,848* |
| Over 26 | $2,849 | $3,610 | $4,911 | $5,733 | $6,761 | $8,285 | $9,434 | $10,635 | $11,738 | $13,304* |
Notes on the Officer Positions
O-10: Basic pay for an O-7 to O-10 is limited by Level III of the Executive Schedule which is $12,050.00. Basic pay for O-6 and below is limited by Level V of the Executive Schedule which is $10,608.30"
O-1E: Applicable to O-1 to O-3 with at least 4 years & 1 day of active duty or 1460 points as a warrant and/or enlisted member. See DoDFMR for more detailed explanation on who is eligible for this special basic pay rate.
O-2E: Applicable to O-1 to O-3 with at least 4 years & 1 day of active duty or 1460 points as a warrant and/or enlisted member. See DoDFMR for more detailed explanation on who is eligible for this special basic pay rate.
O-3E: Applicable to O-1 to O-3 with at least 4 years & 1 day of active duty or 1460 points as a warrant and/or enlisted member. See DoDFMR for more detailed explanation on who is eligible for this special basic pay rate.
Warrant Officer Basic Pay Rates
This pay table is used to determine the monthly basic pay for warrant officers in all branches of the Armed Forces. Basic pay rates are published by the Department of Defense, and raised yearly to account for cost of living.
To determine your pay rate, choose your paygrade (from W-1 to W-5) and find the row that corresponds with your number of years' experience in the military. You can also use our military pay calculator to calculate basic pay and allowances.
| Years of Experience | W-1 | W-2 | W-3 | W-4 | W-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $2,212.80 | $2,505.90 | $2,848.80 | $3,119.40 | n/a |
| Over 2 | $2,394.00 | $2,649.00 | $2,967.90 | $3,355.80 | n/a |
| Over 3 | $2,515.20 | $2,774.10 | $3,089.40 | $3,452.40 | n/a |
| Over 4 | $2,593.50 | $2,865.30 | $3,129.30 | $3,547.20 | n/a |
| Over 6 | $2,802.30 | $2,943.30 | $3,257.10 | $3,710.40 | n/a |
| Over 8 | $2,928.30 | $3,157.80 | $3,403.20 | $3,871.50 | n/a |
| Over 10 | $3,039.90 | $3,321.60 | $3,595.80 | $4,035.00 | n/a |
| Over 12 | $3,164.70 | $3,443.40 | $3,786.30 | $4,194.30 | n/a |
| Over 14 | $3,247.20 | $3,562.20 | $3,988.80 | $4,359.00 | n/a |
| Over 16 | $3,321.90 | $3,643.80 | $4,140.60 | $4,617.30 | n/a |
| Over 18 | $3,443.70 | $3,712.50 | $4,291.80 | $4,782.60 | n/a |
| Over 20 | $3,535.80 | $3,843.00 | $4,356.90 | $4,944.30 | $5,360.70 |
| Over 22 | $3,535.80 | $3,972.60 | $4,424.10 | $5,112.00 | $5,544.30 |
| Over 24 | $3,535.80 | $4,103.70 | $4,570.20 | $5,277.00 | $5,728.80 |
| Over 26 | $3,535.80 | $4,103.70 | $4,716.30 | $5,445.90 | $5,914.20 |