O-8 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
O-8 (Major General · Rear Admiral) earns $13,888.50 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $18,999.90 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $13,888.50 | $166,662 | $80.13 |
| Over 2 | $14,343.90 | $172,127 | $82.75 |
| Over 3 | $14,645.40 | $175,745 | $84.49 |
| Over 4 | $14,729.40 | $176,753 | $84.98 |
| Over 6 | $15,106.50 | $181,278 | $87.15 |
| Over 8 | $15,735.30 | $188,824 | $90.78 |
| Over 10 | $15,882.00 | $190,584 | $91.63 |
| Over 12 | $16,479.60 | $197,755 | $95.07 |
| Over 14 | $16,651.80 | $199,822 | $96.07 |
| Over 16 | $17,166.60 | $205,999 | $99.04 |
| Over 18 | $17,911.80 | $214,942 | $103.34 |
| Over 20 | $18,598.20 | $223,178 | $107.30 |
| Over 22 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $109.61 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $13,888.50
- BAS (officer, tax-free)
- $328.48
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$2,394.41
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$1,062.47
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $10,760.10
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $5,380.05
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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an O-8 make in 2026?
$13,888.50 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $18,999.90 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($328.48/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is O-8?
Major General · Rear Admiral.
How much is O-8 pay after taxes?
About $10,760.10 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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