E-1 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
E-1 (Private (Army) · Seaman Recruit · Airman Basic · Private (USMC)) earns $2,407.20 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $2,407.20 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $2,407.20 | $28,886 | $13.89 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $2,407.20
- BAS (enlisted, tax-free)
- $476.95
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$107.20
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$184.15
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $2,592.80
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $1,296.40
2026 basic pay (+3.8% from 2025, DFAS). State tax not included — many states exempt active-duty pay. Excludes SGLI, TSP and special pays.
Other pay grades
E-2 · E-3 · E-4 · E-5 · E-6 · E-7 · E-8 · E-9 · W-1 · W-2 · W-3 · W-4 · W-5 · O-1 · O-2 · O-3 · O-4 · O-5 · O-6 · O-7 · O-8 · O-9 · O-10
Frequently asked questions
How much does an E-1 make in 2026?
$2,407.20 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $2,407.20 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($476.95/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is E-1?
Private (Army) · Seaman Recruit · Airman Basic · Private (USMC).
How much is E-1 pay after taxes?
About $2,592.80 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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