Updated February 2026
O-1E Pay 2026 — Prior Enlisted Officer
Complete 2026 O-1E (Prior Enlisted Officer) 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)
$4,590.30/mo
$55,083.60/year
Max Pay
$6,274.50/mo
$75,294.00/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
$1,521–$5,931
Across 338 locations
Officer BAS
$328.48/mo
Tax-free food allowance
O-1E Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $4,590.30 | $55,083.60 |
| 2 | $5,222.40 | $62,668.80 |
| 3 | $5,416.80 | $65,001.60 |
| 4 | $5,534.10 | $66,409.20 |
| 6 | $5,766.00 | $69,192.00 |
| 8 | $6,068.70 | $72,824.40 |
| 10 | $6,274.50 | $75,294.00 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
O-1E BAH Rates — 2026 (With Dependents)
BAH for an O-1E with dependents ranges from $1,521 to $5,931 per month, with a national average of approximately $2,650/mo across 338 locations.
Top 5 Highest BAH Locations
- Westchester County, Ny$5,931/mo
- San Francisco, Ca$5,493/mo
- New York City, Ny$5,271/mo
- Nantucket, Ma$5,262/mo
- Maui County, Hi$5,127/mo
Top 5 Lowest BAH Locations
- Youngstown, Oh$1,521/mo
- Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, Al$1,572/mo
- Fort Sill/Lawton, Ok$1,605/mo
- Vance Afb/Enid, Ok$1,641/mo
- Monroe, La$1,668/mo
Total Compensation Example — O-1E at 4 Years
Base Pay (4 YOS)$5,534.10
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$2,650
BAS (Officer)$328.48
Estimated Monthly Total$8,512.58
Estimated Annual Total$102,150.96
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.