Complete 2026 pay scale for Chief Warrant Officer 4 (W-4). Base pay by years of service, monthly and annual.
| Years of service | Monthly base pay | Annual base pay |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $5,719.80 | $68,637.60 |
| 2 | $6,152.10 | $73,825.20 |
| 3 | $6,328.50 | $75,942.00 |
| 4 | $6,502.20 | $78,026.40 |
| 6 | $6,801.90 | $81,622.80 |
| 8 | $7,098.00 | $85,176.00 |
| 10 | $7,398.00 | $88,776.00 |
| 12 | $7,848.30 | $94,179.60 |
| 14 | $8,243.70 | $98,924.40 |
| 16 | $8,619.90 | $103,438.80 |
| 18 | $8,928.60 | $107,143.20 |
| 20 | $9,228.90 | $110,746.80 |
| 22 | $9,669.60 | $116,035.20 |
| 24 | $10,032.00 | $120,384.00 |
| 26 | $10,445.40 | $125,344.80 |
| 28 | $10,445.40 | $125,344.80 |
| 30 | $10,653.60 | $127,843.20 |
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.