E-4 Basic Pay (2026)
This page shows 2026 military basic pay for the enlisted paygrade E-4. Basic pay for E-4 increases with years of service; at the Over 8 years-of-service level, a E-4 earns $3,815.40 per month, or $45,785 per year.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $3,142.20 | $37,706 |
| Over 2 | $3,303.00 | $39,636 |
| Over 3 | $3,482.40 | $41,789 |
| Over 4 | $3,658.50 | $43,902 |
| Over 6 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 8 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 10 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 12 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 14 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 16 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 18 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 20 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 22 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 24 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 26 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 28 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 30 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 32 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 34 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 38 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
| Over 40 | $3,815.40 | $45,785 |
Add BAH & BAS to E-4 basic pay
| Basic pay | $3,815.40 |
| BAS (enlisted) | $476.95 |
| BAH (your area) | — |
| Total monthly cash | $4,292.35 |
| Annual (× 12) | $51,508 |
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 E-4?
Basic pay is the E-4 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 E-4 pay?
For 2026, E-4 basic pay rises at set years-of-service milestones, so at the Over 8 level a E-4 earns $3,815.40 per month, or $45,785 per year.
Did E-4 pay change for 2026?
Yes. E-4 basic pay was updated for 2026 under the annual across-the-board raise, and at the Over 8 level it is $3,815.40 per month.
Is E-4 basic pay before or after tax?
The E-4 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.