Updated February 2026
O-2E Pay 2026 — Prior Enlisted Officer
Complete 2026 O-2E (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)
$5,446.20/mo
$65,354.40/year
Max Pay
$7,382.70/mo
$88,592.40/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
$1,671–$6,564
Across 338 locations
Officer BAS
$328.48/mo
Tax-free food allowance
O-2E Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $5,446.20 | $65,354.40 |
| 2 | $5,910.60 | $70,927.20 |
| 3 | $6,272.40 | $75,268.80 |
| 4 | $6,484.50 | $77,814.00 |
| 6 | $6,787.80 | $81,453.60 |
| 8 | $7,090.80 | $85,089.60 |
| 10 | $7,270.50 | $87,246.00 |
| 12 | $7,382.70 | $88,592.40 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
O-2E BAH Rates — 2026 (With Dependents)
BAH for an O-2E with dependents ranges from $1,671 to $6,564 per month, with a national average of approximately $2,773/mo across 338 locations.
Top 5 Highest BAH Locations
- Westchester County, Ny$6,564/mo
- San Francisco, Ca$5,547/mo
- Maui County, Hi$5,529/mo
- New York City, Ny$5,502/mo
- Nantucket, Ma$5,421/mo
Top 5 Lowest BAH Locations
- Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, Al$1,671/mo
- Monroe, La$1,719/mo
- Youngstown, Oh$1,740/mo
- Fort Sill/Lawton, Ok$1,740/mo
- Stevens Point, Wi$1,743/mo
Total Compensation Example — O-2E at 6 Years
Base Pay (6 YOS)$6,787.80
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$2,773
BAS (Officer)$328.48
Estimated Monthly Total$9,889.28
Estimated Annual Total$118,671.36
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.