How much does E4 make with 16 years?

$3,815.40 per month in base pay ($45,784.80 per year) in 2026.

Does this include BAH and BAS?

No. Base pay only. BAH depends on location and dependents; BAS is a flat monthly food allowance.

How much does Specialist/Corporal (E-4) make with 16 years of service?

$3,815.40/mo

E4 base pay, 16 years of service, 2026 ($45,784.80/yr)

A Specialist/Corporal (E-4) with 16 years of service earns $3,815.40/month in base pay in 2026 ($45,784.80/year before allowances and taxes).

2026 E4 pay by years of service

Years	Monthly base pay
0	$3,142.20
2	$3,303.00
3	$3,482.40
4	$3,658.50
6	$3,815.40
8	$3,815.40
10	$3,815.40
12	$3,815.40
14	$3,815.40
16	$3,815.40 ←
18	$3,815.40
20	$3,815.40
22	$3,815.40
24	$3,815.40
26	$3,815.40
28	$3,815.40
30	$3,815.40

Plus allowances

On top of base pay: BAS (food) is $476.95/month, and BAH (housing) depends on duty station and dependents. Use the app to add BAH for your ZIP.

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Data: 2026 military pay tables (DoD), BAH rates, and VA compensation schedules as bundled in the VetPaycheck app. Last updated 2026-10-11. Figures are monthly gross before taxes. For planning only; verify with DFAS/VA.

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