Complete 2026 pay scale for Major (O-4). Base pay by years of service, monthly and annual.
| Years of service | Monthly base pay | Annual base pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $6,294.60 | $75,535.20 |
| 2 | $7,286.40 | $87,436.80 |
| 3 | $7,773.60 | $93,283.20 |
| 4 | $7,881.00 | $94,572.00 |
| 6 | $8,332.20 | $99,986.40 |
| 8 | $8,816.40 | $105,796.80 |
| 10 | $9,420.00 | $113,040.00 |
| 12 | $9,888.30 | $118,659.60 |
| 14 | $10,214.40 | $122,572.80 |
| 16 | $10,401.60 | $124,819.20 |
| 18 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
| 20 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
| 22 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
| 24 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
| 26 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
| 28 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
| 30 | $10,509.90 | $126,118.80 |
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.