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 | 2023 Pay Range |
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E-1 | No Insignia | Private | PVT | Enlisted Soldier | $1,918 per month |
E-2 |
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Private Second Class | PV2 | Enlisted Soldier | $2,149 per month |
E-3 |
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Private First Class | PFC | Enlisted Soldier | $27,119 - $30,571 per year |
E-4 |
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Specialist | SPC | Enlisted Soldier | $30,042 - $36,472 per year |
E-4 |
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Corporal | CPL | Noncommissioned Officer | $30,042 - $36,472 per year |
E-5 |
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Sergeant | SGT | Noncommissioned Officer | $32,764 - $46,498 per year |
E-6 |
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Staff Sergeant | SSG | Noncommissioned Officer | $35,766 - $55,397 per year |
E-7 |
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Sergeant First Class | SFC | Noncommissioned Officer | $41,350 - $74,322 per year |
E-8 |
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Master Sergeant | MSG | Noncommissioned Officer | $59,486 - $84,838 per year |
E-8 |
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First Sergeant | 1SG | Noncommissioned Officer | $59,486 - $84,838 per year |
E-9 |
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Sergeant Major | SGM | Noncommissioned Officer | $72,666 - $112,828 per year |
E-9 |
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Command Sergeant Major | CSM | Noncommissioned Officer | $72,666 - $112,828 per year |
E-9 |
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Sergeant Major of the Army | SMA | Noncommissioned Officer (Special) | $72,666 - $112,828 per year |
W-1 |
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Warrant Officer 1 | WO1 | Warrant Officer | $42,660 - $73,721 per year |
W-2 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 | CW2 | Warrant Officer | $48,604 - $81,122 per year |
W-3 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 3 | CW3 | Warrant Officer | $54,932 - $96,354 per year |
W-4 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 4 | CW4 | Warrant Officer | $60,149 - $112,036 per year |
W-5 |
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Chief Warrant Officer 5 | CW5 | Warrant Officer | $106,945 - $139,950 per year |
O-1 |
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Second Lieutenant | 2LT | Commissioned Officer | $43,646 - $54,922 per year |
O-2 |
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First Lieutenant | 1LT | Commissioned Officer | $50,288 - $69,592 per year |
O-3 |
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Captain | CPT | Commissioned Officer | $58,198 - $94,687 per year |
O-4 |
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Major | MAJ | Field Officer | $66,197 - $110,524 per year |
O-5 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | LTC | Field Officer | $76,720 - $130,342 per year |
O-6 |
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Colonel | COL | Field Officer | $92,030 - $162,918 per year |
O-7 |
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Brigadier General | BG | General Officer | $121,356 - $181,321 per year |
O-8 |
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Major General | MG | General Officer | $146,048 - $210,550 per year |
O-9 |
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Lieutenant General | LTG | General Officer | $206,417 - $212,101 per year |
O-10 |
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General | GEN | General Officer | $17,675 per month |
O-10 |
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General of the Army | GA | General Officer | $17,675 per month |
To see how Army ranks compare to civilian employees, see our Army ranks to GS grades comparison table.