How much does First Lieutenant (O-2) make with 24 years of service?

$6,617.70/mo
O2 base pay, 24 years of service, 2026 ($79,412.40/yr)

A First Lieutenant (O-2) with 24 years of service earns $6,617.70/month in base pay in 2026 ($79,412.40/year before allowances and taxes).

2026 O2 pay by years of service

YearsMonthly base pay
0$4,782.00
2$5,446.20
3$6,272.40
4$6,484.50
6$6,617.70
8$6,617.70
10$6,617.70
12$6,617.70
14$6,617.70
16$6,617.70
18$6,617.70
20$6,617.70
22$6,617.70
24$6,617.70 ←
26$6,617.70
28$6,617.70
30$6,617.70

Plus allowances

On top of base pay: BAS (food) is $328.48/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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