A O-3E (prior enlisted) with 4 years of service earns $7,382.70/month in base pay in 2026 ($88,592.40/year before allowances and taxes).
| Years | Monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| 4 | $7,382.70 ← |
| 6 | $7,737.00 |
| 8 | $8,125.50 |
| 10 | $8,375.70 |
| 12 | $8,788.20 |
| 14 | $9,137.10 |
| 16 | $9,337.20 |
| 18 | $9,609.00 |
| 20 | $9,609.00 |
| 22 | $9,609.00 |
| 24 | $9,609.00 |
| 26 | $9,609.00 |
| 28 | $9,609.00 |
| 30 | $9,609.00 |
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.