A Chief Warrant Officer 2 (W-2) with 12 years of service earns $6,509.40/month in base pay in 2026 ($78,112.80/year before allowances and taxes).
| Years | Monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| 0 | $4,621.80 |
| 2 | $5,058.90 |
| 3 | $5,193.30 |
| 4 | $5,286.00 |
| 6 | $5,585.40 |
| 8 | $6,051.00 |
| 10 | $6,282.60 |
| 12 | $6,509.40 ← |
| 14 | $6,787.50 |
| 16 | $7,005.00 |
| 18 | $7,201.50 |
| 20 | $7,437.00 |
| 22 | $7,591.50 |
| 24 | $7,714.20 |
| 26 | $7,714.20 |
| 28 | $7,714.20 |
| 30 | $7,714.20 |
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.