Complete 2026 pay scale for Warrant Officer (W-1). Base pay by years of service, monthly and annual.
| Years of service | Monthly base pay | Annual base pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $4,056.60 | $48,679.20 |
| 2 | $4,493.70 | $53,924.40 |
| 3 | $4,611.00 | $55,332.00 |
| 4 | $4,859.10 | $58,309.20 |
| 6 | $5,152.20 | $61,826.40 |
| 8 | $5,584.20 | $67,010.40 |
| 10 | $5,786.10 | $69,433.20 |
| 12 | $6,069.30 | $72,831.60 |
| 14 | $6,346.50 | $76,158.00 |
| 16 | $6,564.90 | $78,778.80 |
| 18 | $6,766.20 | $81,194.40 |
| 20 | $7,010.10 | $84,121.20 |
| 22 | $7,010.10 | $84,121.20 |
| 24 | $7,010.10 | $84,121.20 |
| 26 | $7,010.10 | $84,121.20 |
| 28 | $7,010.10 | $84,121.20 |
| 30 | $7,010.10 | $84,121.20 |
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.