
The US Army pay chart is based on a soldier’s rank and years of service. Here is the current pay chart for 2022:
Enlisted Pay Chart
E-1 Private (PVT)
- Basic Pay: $1,733.10 per month
- Drill Pay: $295.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-2 Private Second Class (PV2)
- Basic Pay: $1,942.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $324.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-3 Private First Class (PFC)
- Basic Pay: $2,043.70 per month
- Drill Pay: $356.90 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-4 Specialist/Corporal (SPC/CPL)
- Basic Pay: $2,263.30 per month
- Drill Pay: $393.30 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-5 Sergeant (SGT)
- Basic Pay: $2,612.30 per month
- Drill Pay: $442.30 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-6 Staff Sergeant (SSG)
- Basic Pay: $2,849.40 per month
- Drill Pay: $482.40 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-7 Sergeant First Class (SFC)
- Basic Pay: $3,294.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $554.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-8 Master Sergeant/First Sergeant (MSG/1SG)
- Basic Pay: $4,480.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $744.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
E-9 Sergeant Major (SGM)
- Basic Pay: $5,539.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $933.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
Warrant Officer Pay Chart
W-1 Warrant Officer 1 (WO1)
- Basic Pay: $3,045.30 per month
- Drill Pay: $509.30 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
W-2 Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2)
- Basic Pay: $3,661.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $614.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
W-3 Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3)
- Basic Pay: $4,345.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $729.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
W-4 Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4)
- Basic Pay: $5,234.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $879.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
W-5 Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5)
- Basic Pay: $6,112.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $1,040.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
Officer Pay Chart
O-1 Second Lieutenant (2LT)
- Basic Pay: $3,287.10 per month
- Drill Pay: $551.10 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
O-2 First Lieutenant (1LT)
- Basic Pay: $3,906.40 per month
- Drill Pay: $651.40 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
O-3 Captain (CPT)
- Basic Pay: $4,562.60 per month
- Drill Pay: $758.60 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
O-4 Major (MAJ)
- Basic Pay: $5,234.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $879.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
O-5 Lieutenant Colonel (LTC)
- Basic Pay: $6,112.50 per month
- Drill Pay: $1,040.50 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
O-6 Colonel (COL)
- Basic Pay: $7,345.80 per month
- Drill Pay: $1,245.80 per month (for National Guard and Reserve)
Note: These figures are based on 2022 pay charts and are subject to change. Additionally, pay may vary based on location, family size, and other factors.
Army Allowance Pay Amounts
The United States Army provides various allowances to its personnel to help offset the costs of living and other expenses. Here are some of the common army allowance pay amounts:
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
- BAH is a tax-free allowance that helps service members pay for housing costs.
- Rates vary based on location, pay grade, and family size.
- Here are some approximate BAH rates for 2022:
- Enlisted personnel (E-1 to E-3): $700-$1,200 per month
- Enlisted personnel (E-4 to E-6): $900-$1,800 per month
- Enlisted personnel (E-7 to E-9): $1,200-$2,400 per month
- Officers (O-1 to O-3): $1,200-$2,600 per month
- Officers (O-4 to O-6): $1,500-$3,000 per month
Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
- BAS is a tax-free allowance that helps service members pay for food and other necessities.
- The BAS rate is $369.39 per month for 2022.
Family Separation Allowance (FSA)
- FSA is a tax-free allowance that compensates service members for the added expenses of being separated from their families due to military duty.
- The FSA rate is $250 per month.
Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
- COLA is a tax-free allowance that helps service members offset the higher cost of living in certain areas.
- COLA rates vary based on location and can range from $50 to $300 per month.
Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)
- OHA is a tax-free allowance that helps service members pay for housing costs while stationed overseas.
- OHA rates vary based on location and can range from $500 to $2,000 per month.
Note: These rates are subject to change and may vary based on individual circumstances. Additionally, there may be other allowances available to army personnel, such as the clothing allowance, special duty assignment pay, and hazardous duty pay.
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