E-9 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
E-9 (Sergeant Major · Master Chief · Chief Master Sergeant · Master Gunnery Sergeant) earns $6,910.20 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $10,729.20 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 10 | $6,910.20 | $82,922 | $39.87 |
| Over 12 | $7,066.50 | $84,798 | $40.77 |
| Over 14 | $7,263.60 | $87,163 | $41.91 |
| Over 16 | $7,496.10 | $89,953 | $43.25 |
| Over 18 | $7,730.70 | $92,768 | $44.60 |
| Over 20 | $8,105.10 | $97,261 | $46.76 |
| Over 22 | $8,423.10 | $101,077 | $48.59 |
| Over 24 | $8,756.70 | $105,080 | $50.52 |
| Over 26 | $9,267.90 | $111,215 | $53.47 |
| Over 30 | $9,730.20 | $116,762 | $56.14 |
| Over 34 | $10,217.40 | $122,609 | $58.95 |
| Over 38 | $10,729.20 | $128,750 | $61.90 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $6,910.20
- BAS (enlisted, tax-free)
- $476.95
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$784.41
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$528.63
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $6,074.11
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $3,037.05
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-7 · E-8 · 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-9 make in 2026?
$6,910.20 a month in basic pay with over 10 years of service, up to $10,729.20 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($476.95/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is E-9?
Sergeant Major · Master Chief · Chief Master Sergeant · Master Gunnery Sergeant.
How much is E-9 pay after taxes?
About $6,074.11 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, 10 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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