O-1E is an officer pay grade. The title depends on the branch, but the pay is identical. Pay for O-1E starts at the "over 4 years" column, because members are not normally promoted to this grade earlier.
O-1E basic pay by years of service
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 4 | $5,222.40 | $62,669 | |
| Over 6 | $5,576.70 | $66,920 | +$354.30 |
| Over 8 | $5,783.10 | $69,397 | +$206.40 |
| Over 10 | $5,993.70 | $71,924 | +$210.60 |
| Over 12 | $6,200.70 | $74,408 | +$207.00 |
| Over 14 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | +$283.80 |
| Over 16 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 18 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 20 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 22 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 24 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 26 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 28 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 30 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 32 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 34 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 36 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 38 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
| Over 40 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | no change |
What an O-1E wears
Rank title in each branch
| Army | Second Lieutenant |
| Navy | Ensign |
| Marine Corps | Second Lieutenant |
| Air Force | Second Lieutenant |
| Space Force | Second Lieutenant |
| Coast Guard | Ensign |
What an O-1E takes home in total
Basic pay is only part of the picture. At over 6 years, an O-1E earns $5,576.70 in basic pay and $328.48 in BAS. With an example housing allowance of $1,806 (an E-5 with dependents at Fort Bragg in 2026; your own rate depends on your grade and duty station), the monthly total is $7,711.18. The housing and food parts are tax-free, which is worth thousands of dollars a year compared with a civilian salary of the same size.
Questions
How much does an O-1E make a month in 2026?
Basic pay for an O-1E ranges from $5,222.40 a month (over 4 years of service) to $6,484.50 (over 40 years). Most members also receive tax-free BAS of $328.48 and, unless they live in government housing, BAH that depends on their duty station.
What is O-1E pay per year?
$62,669 to $77,814 a year in basic pay alone, before allowances.
Is O-1E pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay depends only on grade and years of service, so an O-1E in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard is paid from the same table.
