A Chief Warrant Officer 4 (W-4) with 24 years of service earns $10,032.00/month in base pay in 2026 ($120,384.00/year before allowances and taxes).
| Years | Monthly base pay |
|---|---|
| 0 | $5,719.80 |
| 2 | $6,152.10 |
| 3 | $6,328.50 |
| 4 | $6,502.20 |
| 6 | $6,801.90 |
| 8 | $7,098.00 |
| 10 | $7,398.00 |
| 12 | $7,848.30 |
| 14 | $8,243.70 |
| 16 | $8,619.90 |
| 18 | $8,928.60 |
| 20 | $9,228.90 |
| 22 | $9,669.60 |
| 24 | $10,032.00 ← |
| 26 | $10,445.40 |
| 28 | $10,445.40 |
| 30 | $10,653.60 |
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.