O-1 Basic Pay (2026)
This page shows 2026 military basic pay for the commissioned officer paygrade O-1. Basic pay for O-1 increases with years of service; at the Over 6 years-of-service level, a O-1 earns $5,222.40 per month, or $62,669 per year.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $4,150.20 | $49,802 |
| Over 2 | $4,320.00 | $51,840 |
| Over 3 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 4 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 6 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 8 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 10 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 12 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 14 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 16 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 18 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 20 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 22 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 24 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 26 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 28 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 30 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 32 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 34 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 38 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
| Over 40 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 |
Add BAH & BAS to O-1 basic pay
| Basic pay | $5,222.40 |
| BAS (officer) | $328.48 |
| BAH (your area) | — |
| Total monthly cash | $5,550.88 |
| Annual (× 12) | $66,611 |
Basic pay, BAS and BAH are exact 2026 DFAS/DoD figures — pick your housing area to pull the official BAH rate, or type an amount directly. BAH and BAS are tax-free; this shows gross cash, not take-home.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between basic pay and total pay for O-1?
Basic pay is the O-1 figure shown here; total compensation also includes housing (BAH) and subsistence (BAS) allowances, which are tax-free and added on top.
How do years of service affect O-1 pay?
For 2026, O-1 basic pay rises at set years-of-service milestones, so at the Over 6 level a O-1 earns $5,222.40 per month, or $62,669 per year.
Did O-1 pay change for 2026?
Yes. O-1 basic pay was updated for 2026 under the annual across-the-board raise, and at the Over 6 level it is $5,222.40 per month.
Is O-1 basic pay before or after tax?
The O-1 figures are gross basic pay for 2026, before tax or withholding, and allowances such as BAH and BAS are separate and tax-free.
Source: DFAS DFAS 2026 Basic Pay Table · effective January 1, 2026. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.