W-2 pay 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) earns $4,621.80 a month in 2026 basic pay at entry and up to $7,714.20 with 40+ years of service, after the 3.8% January 2026 raise.
| Years of service | Monthly | Annual | Hourly equiv.* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $4,621.80 | $55,462 | $26.66 |
| Over 2 | $5,058.90 | $60,707 | $29.19 |
| Over 3 | $5,193.30 | $62,320 | $29.96 |
| Over 4 | $5,286.00 | $63,432 | $30.50 |
| Over 6 | $5,585.40 | $67,025 | $32.22 |
| Over 8 | $6,051.00 | $72,612 | $34.91 |
| Over 10 | $6,282.60 | $75,391 | $36.25 |
| Over 12 | $6,509.40 | $78,113 | $37.55 |
| Over 14 | $6,787.50 | $81,450 | $39.16 |
| Over 16 | $7,005.00 | $84,060 | $40.41 |
| Over 18 | $7,201.50 | $86,418 | $41.55 |
| Over 20 | $7,437.00 | $89,244 | $42.91 |
| Over 22 | $7,591.50 | $91,098 | $43.80 |
| Over 24 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $44.50 |
* Basic pay ÷ 2,080 hours, for comparison with civilian jobs. Rows repeat values until the next longevity raise; unchanged columns are hidden.
- Basic pay
- $4,621.80
- BAS (officer, tax-free)
- $328.48
- Federal income tax (estimate)
- −$372.95
- Social Security + Medicare
- −$353.57
- Estimated monthly take-home
- $4,223.76
- Mid-month / end-of-month pay
- $2,111.88
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-1 · 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-2 make in 2026?
$4,621.80 a month in basic pay with under 2 years of service, up to $7,714.20 at 40+ years. Most members also get tax-free BAS ($328.48/month) and BAH that depends on location.
What rank is W-2?
Chief Warrant Officer 2.
How much is W-2 pay after taxes?
About $4,223.76 a month with BAS (single, no BAH, under 2 years), before SGLI, TSP and state tax.
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