U.S. Army: List of Ranks, Insignia, and Pay Range
An enlisted member enters the Army as a Private. After completing basic training, the enlisted recuits advances to Private First Class. The next notable advancement is to a Noncommissioned Officer.
The highest rank attainable in the Army is the five-star General of the Army. Often called a "five-star general", the rank of General of the Army has historically been reserved for wartime use and is not currently active in the U.S. Army.
The table below lists all the standard ranks in the U.S. Army and their respective pay grades, insignias, abbreviations, and classifications. Click any rank to view detailed information about that rank's duties, pay, promotions, and more.
Army Ranks - Enlisted and Officer, from Lowest to Highest
Pay Grade | Insignia | Rank | Abbreviation | Classification | 2022 Pay Range |
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E-1 | No Insignia | Private | PVT | Enlisted Soldier | $1,833 per month |
E-2 |
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Private Second Class | PV2 | Enlisted Soldier | $2,055 per month |
E-3 |
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Private First Class | PFC | Enlisted Soldier | $25,927 - $29,228 per year |
E-4 |
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Specialist | SPC | Enlisted Soldier | $28,721 - $34,866 per year |
E-4 |
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Corporal | CPL | Noncommissioned Officer | $28,721 - $34,866 per year |
E-5 |
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Sergeant | SGT | Noncommissioned Officer | $31,324 - $44,453 per year |
E-6 |
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Staff Sergeant | SSG | Noncommissioned Officer | $34,193 - $52,960 per year |
E-7 |
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Sergeant First Class | SFC | Noncommissioned Officer | $39,532 - $71,053 per year |
E-8 |
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Master Sergeant | MSG | Noncommissioned Officer | $56,869 - $81,108 per year |
E-8 |
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First Sergeant | 1SG | Noncommissioned Officer | $56,869 - $81,108 per year |
E-9 |
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Sergeant Major | SGM | Noncommissioned Officer | $69,469 - $107,867 per year |
E-9 |
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Command Sergeant Major | CSM | Noncommissioned Officer | $69,469 - $107,867 per year |
E-9 |
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Sergeant Major of the Army | SMA | Noncommissioned Officer (Special) | $69,469 - $107,867 per year |
W-1 |
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Warrant Officer 1 | WO1 | Warrant Officer | $40,784 - $70,477 per year |
W-2 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 | CW2 | Warrant Officer | $46,465 - $77,555 per year |
W-3 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 3 | CW3 | Warrant Officer | $52,517 - $92,117 per year |
W-4 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 4 | CW4 | Warrant Officer | $57,503 - $107,107 per year |
W-5 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 5 | CW5 | Warrant Officer | $102,244 - $133,794 per year |
O-1 |
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Second Lieutenant | 2LT | Commissioned Officer | $41,728 - $52,506 per year |
O-2 |
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First Lieutenant | 1LT | Commissioned Officer | $48,078 - $66,532 per year |
O-3 |
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Captain | CPT | Commissioned Officer | $55,638 - $90,522 per year |
O-4 |
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Major | MAJ | Field Officer | $63,284 - $105,664 per year |
O-5 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | LTC | Field Officer | $73,346 - $124,610 per year |
O-6 |
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Colonel | COL | Field Officer | $87,984 - $155,754 per year |
O-7 |
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Brigadier General | BG | General Officer | $116,021 - $173,347 per year |
O-8 |
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Major General | MG | General Officer | $139,626 - $201,290 per year |
O-9 |
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Lieutenant General | LTG | General Officer | $197,338 - $203,699 per year |
O-10 |
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General | GEN | General Officer | $16,975 per month |
O-10 |
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General of the Army | GA | General Officer | $16,975 per month |
To see how Army ranks compare to civilian employees, see our Army ranks to GS grades comparison table.