A O-2E (prior enlisted) with 4 years of service earns $6,484.50/month in base pay in 2026 ($77,814.00/year before allowances and taxes).
| Years | Monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| 4 | $6,484.50 ← |
| 6 | $6,617.70 |
| 8 | $6,828.00 |
| 10 | $7,184.10 |
| 12 | $7,458.90 |
| 14 | $7,663.50 |
| 16 | $7,663.50 |
| 18 | $7,663.50 |
| 20 | $7,663.50 |
| 22 | $7,663.50 |
| 24 | $7,663.50 |
| 26 | $7,663.50 |
| 28 | $7,663.50 |
| 30 | $7,663.50 |
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.
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.