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Army Ranks to Civilian GS Paygrades

In many situations, when military personnel interact with civilian government employees, it's important to understand how the military rank hierarchy compares to the seniority structure among their civilian counterparts. Military Rank to Civilian equivalency tables are created by each branch of the military. These tables help civilian and military personnel determine proper conduct for social and diplomatic purposes when interacting with each other.

The comparison table below shows how Army ranks compare to civilian General Schedule paygrades in terms of respect and seniority. We have also provided comparitive pay ranges for civilian and military paygrades (based on Military Basic Pay and the civilian General Schedule pay table). Generally, civilian employees are paid more compared to someone they are equal to socially - but military personnel also get additional benefits, which are explained in the footnotes.

Please note that these rank-to-gs mappings can vary. Age, position, and experience level are a huge factor, and are often more significant than grade alone. If you have any feedback concerning this table, please contact us with your suggestions.

Seal of the Army Chart of Army Ranks vs. Civilian General Schedule Equivalents

See military paygrade and the associated Army rank on the left, and equivalent General Schedule paygrade on the right.

Pay Grade Insignia Army Rank Basic Pay Range 1 GS Grade Civilian Pay Range 2
E-1 No Insignia Private $22,000 per year3 GS-1 $23,440 - $29,322 per year
E-2 Insignia of an Army Private Second Class Private Second Class $24,656 per year3 GS-2 $26,356 - $33,170 per year
E-3 Insignia of an Army Private First Class Private First Class $25,927 - $29,228 per year GS-3 $28,758 - $37,386 per year
E-4 Insignia of an Army Specialist Specialist $28,721 - $34,866 per year GS-4 $32,283 - $41,967 per year
E-4 Insignia of an Army Corporal Corporal $28,721 - $34,866 per year GS-4 $32,283 - $41,967 per year
E-5 Insignia of an Army Sergeant Sergeant $31,324 - $44,453 per year GS-5 $36,118 - $46,953 per year
E-6 Insignia of an Army Staff Sergeant Staff Sergeant $34,193 - $52,960 per year GS-5 $36,118 - $46,953 per year
E-7 Insignia of an Army Sergeant First Class Sergeant First Class $39,532 - $71,053 per year GS-6 $40,262 - $52,341 per year
E-8 Insignia of an Army Master Sergeant Master Sergeant $56,869 - $81,108 per year GS-6 $40,262 - $52,341 per year
E-8 Insignia of an Army First Sergeant First Sergeant $56,869 - $81,108 per year GS-6 $40,262 - $52,341 per year
E-9 Insignia of an Army Sergeant Major Sergeant Major $69,469 - $107,867 per year GS-6 $40,262 - $52,341 per year
E-9 Insignia of an Army Command Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major $69,469 - $107,867 per year GS-6 $40,262 - $52,341 per year
E-9 Insignia of an Army Sergeant Major of the Army Sergeant Major of the Army $69,469 - $107,867 per year GS-6 $40,262 - $52,341 per year
W-1 Insignia of an Army Warrant Officer 1 Warrant Officer 1 $40,784 - $70,477 per year GS-7 $44,740 - $58,158 per year
W-2 Insignia of an Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chief Warrant Officer 2 $46,465 - $77,555 per year GS-7 $44,740 - $58,158 per year
W-3 Insignia of an Army Chief Warrant Officer 3 Chief Warrant Officer 3 $52,517 - $92,117 per year GS-8 $49,549 - $64,410 per year
W-4 Insignia of an Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chief Warrant Officer 4 $57,503 - $107,107 per year GS-8 $49,549 - $64,410 per year
W-5 Insignia of an Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Chief Warrant Officer 5 $102,244 - $133,794 per year GS-8 $49,549 - $64,410 per year
O-1 Insignia of an Army Second Lieutenant Second Lieutenant $41,728 - $52,506 per year GS-7 $44,740 - $58,158 per year
O-2 Insignia of an Army First Lieutenant First Lieutenant $48,078 - $66,532 per year GS-8 $49,549 - $64,410 per year
O-2 Insignia of an Army First Lieutenant First Lieutenant $48,078 - $66,532 per year GS-9 $54,727 - $71,146 per year
O-3 Insignia of an Army Captain Captain $55,638 - $90,522 per year GS-10 $60,266 - $78,348 per year
O-3 Insignia of an Army Captain Captain $55,638 - $90,522 per year GS-11 $66,214 - $86,074 per year
O-4 Insignia of an Army Major Major $63,284 - $105,664 per year GS-12 $79,363 - $103,176 per year
O-5 Insignia of an Army Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel $73,346 - $124,610 per year GS-13 $94,373 - $122,683 per year
O-5 Insignia of an Army Lieutenant Colonel Lieutenant Colonel $73,346 - $124,610 per year GS-14 $111,521 - $144,976 per year
O-6 Insignia of an Army Colonel Colonel $87,984 - $155,754 per year GS-15 $131,178 - $170,532 per year
O-7 Insignia of an Army Brigadier General Brigadier General $116,021 - $173,347 per year SES Level 5 $165,300 per year
O-8 Insignia of an Army Major General Major General $139,626 - $201,290 per year SES Level 4 $176,300 per year
O-9 Insignia of an Army Lieutenant General Lieutenant General $197,338 - $203,699 per year SES Level 3 $187,300 per year
O-10 Insignia of an Army General General $203,699 per year3 SES Levels 1 & 2 $165,300 per year
O-10 Insignia of an Army General of the Army General of the Army $203,699 per year3 SES Levels 1 & 2 $165,300 per year
Pay Range Notes
  1. Military pay displayed in this chart is based on the 2022 military basic pay table. Note that military servicemembers also receive housing and food allowances and/or incentive pay, which are both considerable portions of their overall compensation package.
  2. Civilian pay ranges are based on the current-year 2022 General Schedule pay table, adjusted for the Rest of U.S. pay locality. Civilians who work in an area with a high cost of living, like the San Francisco bay area, earn higher base pay.
  3. E-1 and E-2 are ranks that are generally held for a short amount of time, so there are no pay raises based on years of experience like those available to higher ranks.
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Source: www.federalpay.org/military/army-ranks-to-gs-grade