W-1 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
W-1 (Warrant Officer 1) earns $4,056.60 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $7,010.10 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $4,056.60 | $48,679 | $23.40 |
| Over 2 | $4,493.70 | $53,924 | $25.93 |
| Over 3 | $4,611.00 | $55,332 | $26.60 |
| Over 4 | $4,859.10 | $58,309 | $28.03 |
| Over 6 | $5,152.20 | $61,826 | $29.72 |
| Over 8 | $5,584.20 | $67,010 | $32.22 |
| Over 10 | $5,786.10 | $69,433 | $33.38 |
| Over 12 | $6,069.30 | $72,832 | $35.02 |
| Over 14 | $6,346.50 | $76,158 | $36.61 |
| Over 16 | $6,564.90 | $78,779 | $37.87 |
| Over 18 | $6,766.20 | $81,194 | $39.04 |
| Over 20 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $40.44 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $4,056.60
- BAS (officer, tax-free)
- $328.48
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$305.13
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$310.33
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $3,769.62
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $1,884.81
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 · E-9 · 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 W-1 make in 2026?
$4,056.60 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $7,010.10 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($328.48/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is W-1?
Warrant Officer 1.
How much is W-1 pay after taxes?
About $3,769.62 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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