W-2 Basic Pay (2026)
This page shows 2026 military basic pay for the warrant officer paygrade W-2. Basic pay for W-2 increases with years of service; at the Over 8 years-of-service level, a W-2 earns $6,051.00 per month, or $72,612 per year.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $4,621.80 | $55,462 |
| Over 2 | $5,058.90 | $60,707 |
| Over 3 | $5,193.30 | $62,320 |
| Over 4 | $5,286.00 | $63,432 |
| Over 6 | $5,585.40 | $67,025 |
| Over 8 | $6,051.00 | $72,612 |
| Over 10 | $6,282.60 | $75,391 |
| Over 12 | $6,509.40 | $78,113 |
| Over 14 | $6,787.50 | $81,450 |
| Over 16 | $7,005.00 | $84,060 |
| Over 18 | $7,201.50 | $86,418 |
| Over 20 | $7,437.00 | $89,244 |
| Over 22 | $7,591.50 | $91,098 |
| Over 24 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 26 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 28 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 30 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 32 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 34 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 38 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
| Over 40 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 |
Add BAH & BAS to W-2 basic pay
| Basic pay | $6,051.00 |
| BAS (officer) | $328.48 |
| BAH (your area) | — |
| Total monthly cash | $6,379.48 |
| Annual (× 12) | $76,554 |
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 W-2?
Basic pay is the W-2 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 W-2 pay?
For 2026, W-2 basic pay rises at set years-of-service milestones, so at the Over 8 level a W-2 earns $6,051.00 per month, or $72,612 per year.
Did W-2 pay change for 2026?
Yes. W-2 basic pay was updated for 2026 under the annual across-the-board raise, and at the Over 8 level it is $6,051.00 per month.
Is W-2 basic pay before or after tax?
The W-2 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.