Military Pay Scale

The military pay scale varies depending on rank, years of service, and other factors such as special qualifications or assignments.

However, here is a general overview of the basic monthly pay rates for enlisted personnel and officers in the U.S. military as of 2021:

Enlisted Personnel (E-1 to E-9):

E-1: $1,785.36

E-2: $2,024.40

E-3: $2,263.92

E-4: $2,596.80

E-5: $2,891.40

E-6: $3,262.56

E-7: $3,637.56

E-8: $4,345.68

E-9: $5,308.20

Officers (O-1 to O-10):

O-1: $3,287.10

O-2: $3,784.80

O-3: $4,383.60

O-4: $5,207.40

O-5: $6,552.90

O-6: $8,357.40

O-7: $10,385.40

O-8: $13,182.60

O-9: $15,668.40

O-10: $16,441.80

These figures are base pay rates and do not include various allowances, such as housing and subsistence allowances, which can significantly increase a service member's overall compensation.