Updated February 2026
E-9 Pay 2026 — Sergeant Major
Complete 2026 E-9 (Sergeant Major) base pay table by years of service, plus BAH rates and total compensation breakdown. All rates include the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026.
Entry Pay (0 YOS)
$6,910.20/mo
$82,922.40/year
Max Pay
$10,729.20/mo
$128,750.40/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
$1,755–$6,882
Across 338 locations
Enlisted BAS
$476.95/mo
Tax-free food allowance
E-9 Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $6,910.20 | $82,922.40 |
| 12 | $7,066.50 | $84,798.00 |
| 14 | $7,263.60 | $87,163.20 |
| 16 | $7,496.10 | $89,953.20 |
| 18 | $7,730.70 | $92,768.40 |
| 20 | $8,105.10 | $97,261.20 |
| 22 | $8,423.10 | $101,077.20 |
| 24 | $8,756.70 | $105,080.40 |
| 26 | $9,267.90 | $111,214.80 |
| 28 | $9,267.90 | $111,214.80 |
| 30 | $9,730.20 | $116,762.40 |
| 32 | $9,730.20 | $116,762.40 |
| 34 | $10,217.40 | $122,608.80 |
| 36 | $10,217.40 | $122,608.80 |
| 38 | $10,729.20 | $128,750.40 |
| 40 | $10,729.20 | $128,750.40 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
E-9 BAH Rates — 2026 (With Dependents)
BAH for an E-9 with dependents ranges from $1,755 to $6,882 per month, with a national average of approximately $2,874/mo across 338 locations.
Top 5 Highest BAH Locations
- Westchester County, Ny$6,882/mo
- San Francisco, Ca$5,799/mo
- New York City, Ny$5,790/mo
- Maui County, Hi$5,712/mo
- Nantucket, Ma$5,682/mo
Top 5 Lowest BAH Locations
- Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, Al$1,755/mo
- Stevens Point, Wi$1,764/mo
- Monroe, La$1,779/mo
- Youngstown, Oh$1,782/mo
- Fort Sill/Lawton, Ok$1,842/mo
Total Compensation Example — E-9 at 26 Years
Base Pay (26 YOS)$9,267.90
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$2,874
BAS (Enlisted)$476.95
Estimated Monthly Total$12,618.85
Estimated Annual Total$151,426.20
BAH and BAS are tax-free allowances. Actual total compensation varies by duty station and dependency status. Use the Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.