E-7 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
E-7 (Sergeant First Class · Chief Petty Officer · Master Sergeant · Gunnery Sergeant) earns $3,932.10 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $7,067.40 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $3,932.10 | $47,185 | $22.69 |
| Over 2 | $4,291.50 | $51,498 | $24.76 |
| Over 3 | $4,456.20 | $53,474 | $25.71 |
| Over 4 | $4,673.10 | $56,077 | $26.96 |
| Over 6 | $4,843.80 | $58,126 | $27.95 |
| Over 8 | $5,135.70 | $61,628 | $29.63 |
| Over 10 | $5,300.40 | $63,605 | $30.58 |
| Over 12 | $5,591.70 | $67,100 | $32.26 |
| Over 14 | $5,835.00 | $70,020 | $33.66 |
| Over 16 | $6,000.90 | $72,011 | $34.62 |
| Over 18 | $6,177.30 | $74,128 | $35.64 |
| Over 20 | $6,245.70 | $74,948 | $36.03 |
| Over 22 | $6,475.20 | $77,702 | $37.36 |
| Over 24 | $6,598.20 | $79,178 | $38.07 |
| Over 26 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | $40.77 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $3,932.10
- BAS (enlisted, tax-free)
- $476.95
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$290.19
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$300.81
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $3,818.06
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $1,909.03
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-6 · 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-7 make in 2026?
$3,932.10 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $7,067.40 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($476.95/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is E-7?
Sergeant First Class · Chief Petty Officer · Master Sergeant · Gunnery Sergeant.
How much is E-7 pay after taxes?
About $3,818.06 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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