Complete 2026 pay scale for Chief Warrant Officer 3 (W-3). Base pay by years of service, monthly and annual.
| Years of service | Monthly base pay | Annual base pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $5,223.30 | $62,679.60 |
| 2 | $5,440.50 | $65,286.00 |
| 3 | $5,664.30 | $67,971.60 |
| 4 | $5,736.90 | $68,842.80 |
| 6 | $5,970.90 | $71,650.80 |
| 8 | $6,431.10 | $77,173.20 |
| 10 | $6,910.50 | $82,926.00 |
| 12 | $7,136.40 | $85,636.80 |
| 14 | $7,397.70 | $88,772.40 |
| 16 | $7,665.90 | $91,990.80 |
| 18 | $8,150.40 | $97,804.80 |
| 20 | $8,476.50 | $101,718.00 |
| 22 | $8,671.80 | $104,061.60 |
| 24 | $8,879.70 | $106,556.40 |
| 26 | $9,162.60 | $109,951.20 |
| 28 | $9,162.60 | $109,951.20 |
| 30 | $9,162.60 | $109,951.20 |
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.