O-7 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
O-7 (Brigadier General · Rear Admiral (lower half)) earns $11,540.10 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $17,242.20 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $11,540.10 | $138,481 | $66.58 |
| Over 2 | $12,076.20 | $144,914 | $69.67 |
| Over 3 | $12,324.30 | $147,892 | $71.10 |
| Over 4 | $12,522.00 | $150,264 | $72.24 |
| Over 6 | $12,878.70 | $154,544 | $74.30 |
| Over 8 | $13,231.80 | $158,782 | $76.34 |
| Over 10 | $13,639.20 | $163,670 | $78.69 |
| Over 12 | $14,045.70 | $168,548 | $81.03 |
| Over 14 | $14,454.30 | $173,452 | $83.39 |
| Over 16 | $15,735.30 | $188,824 | $90.78 |
| Over 18 | $16,817.70 | $201,812 | $97.03 |
| Over 26 | $16,904.40 | $202,853 | $97.53 |
| Over 30 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $99.47 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $11,540.10
- BAS (officer, tax-free)
- $328.48
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$1,830.79
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$882.82
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $9,154.97
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $4,577.49
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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an O-7 make in 2026?
$11,540.10 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $17,242.20 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($328.48/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is O-7?
Brigadier General · Rear Admiral (lower half).
How much is O-7 pay after taxes?
About $9,154.97 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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