E-6 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
E-6 (Staff Sergeant · Petty Officer 1st Class · Technical Sergeant · Staff Sergeant (USMC)) earns $3,401.10 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $5,267.70 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $3,401.10 | $40,813 | $19.62 |
| Over 2 | $3,743.10 | $44,917 | $21.59 |
| Over 3 | $3,908.10 | $46,897 | $22.55 |
| Over 4 | $4,068.90 | $48,827 | $23.47 |
| Over 6 | $4,235.70 | $50,828 | $24.44 |
| Over 8 | $4,612.80 | $55,354 | $26.61 |
| Over 10 | $4,759.50 | $57,114 | $27.46 |
| Over 12 | $5,043.30 | $60,520 | $29.10 |
| Over 14 | $5,130.30 | $61,564 | $29.60 |
| Over 16 | $5,193.60 | $62,323 | $29.96 |
| Over 18 | $5,267.70 | $63,212 | $30.39 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $3,401.10
- BAS (enlisted, tax-free)
- $476.95
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$226.47
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$260.18
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $3,391.40
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $1,695.70
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-1 · E-2 · E-3 · E-4 · E-5 · 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-6 make in 2026?
$3,401.10 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $5,267.70 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($476.95/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is E-6?
Staff Sergeant · Petty Officer 1st Class · Technical Sergeant · Staff Sergeant (USMC).
How much is E-6 pay after taxes?
About $3,391.40 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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