How much does W1 make with 16 years?

$6,564.90 per month in base pay ($78,778.80 per year) in 2026.

Does this include BAH and BAS?

No. Base pay only. BAH depends on location and dependents; BAS is a flat monthly food allowance.

How much does Warrant Officer (W-1) make with 16 years of service?

$6,564.90/mo

W1 base pay, 16 years of service, 2026 ($78,778.80/yr)

A Warrant Officer (W-1) with 16 years of service earns $6,564.90/month in base pay in 2026 ($78,778.80/year before allowances and taxes).

2026 W1 pay by years of service

Years	Monthly base pay
0	$4,056.60
2	$4,493.70
3	$4,611.00
4	$4,859.10
6	$5,152.20
8	$5,584.20
10	$5,786.10
12	$6,069.30
14	$6,346.50
16	$6,564.90 ←
18	$6,766.20
20	$7,010.10
22	$7,010.10
24	$7,010.10
26	$7,010.10
28	$7,010.10
30	$7,010.10

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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