O-8 Basic Pay (2026)
This page shows 2026 military basic pay for the commissioned officer paygrade O-8. Basic pay for O-8 increases with years of service; at the Over 6 years-of-service level, a O-8 earns $15,106.50 per month, or $181,278 per year.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $13,888.50 | $166,662 |
| Over 2 | $14,343.90 | $172,127 |
| Over 3 | $14,645.40 | $175,745 |
| Over 4 | $14,729.40 | $176,753 |
| Over 6 | $15,106.50 | $181,278 |
| Over 8 | $15,735.30 | $188,824 |
| Over 10 | $15,882.00 | $190,584 |
| Over 12 | $16,479.60 | $197,755 |
| Over 14 | $16,651.80 | $199,822 |
| Over 16 | $17,166.60 | $205,999 |
| Over 18 | $17,911.80 | $214,942 |
| Over 20 | $18,598.20 | $223,178 |
| Over 22 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 24 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 26 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 28 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 30 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 32 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 34 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 38 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
| Over 40 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 |
Add BAH & BAS to O-8 basic pay
| Basic pay | $15,106.50 |
| BAS (officer) | $328.48 |
| BAH (your area) | — |
| Total monthly cash | $15,434.98 |
| Annual (× 12) | $185,220 |
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-8?
Basic pay is the O-8 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-8 pay?
For 2026, O-8 basic pay rises at set years-of-service milestones, so at the Over 6 level a O-8 earns $15,106.50 per month, or $181,278 per year.
Did O-8 pay change for 2026?
Yes. O-8 basic pay was updated for 2026 under the annual across-the-board raise, and at the Over 6 level it is $15,106.50 per month.
Is O-8 basic pay before or after tax?
The O-8 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.