Complete 2026 pay scale for Staff Sergeant (E-6). Base pay by years of service, monthly and annual.
| Years of service | Monthly base pay | Annual base pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $3,401.10 | $40,813.20 |
| 2 | $3,743.10 | $44,917.20 |
| 3 | $3,908.10 | $46,897.20 |
| 4 | $4,068.90 | $48,826.80 |
| 6 | $4,235.70 | $50,828.40 |
| 8 | $4,612.80 | $55,353.60 |
| 10 | $4,759.50 | $57,114.00 |
| 12 | $5,043.30 | $60,519.60 |
| 14 | $5,130.30 | $61,563.60 |
| 16 | $5,193.60 | $62,323.20 |
| 18 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
| 20 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
| 22 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
| 24 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
| 26 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
| 28 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
| 30 | $5,267.70 | $63,212.40 |
These are base pay figures only. Add BAS (food allowance) and BAH (housing allowance by location) for total compensation.
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.