Updated February 2026
O-7 Pay 2026 — Brigadier General
Complete 2026 O-7 (Brigadier General) 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)
$12,061.20/mo
$144,734.40/year
Max Pay
$15,593.10/mo
$187,117.20/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
$1,845–$8,208
Across 338 locations
Officer BAS
$328.48/mo
Tax-free food allowance
O-7 Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $12,061.20 | $144,734.40 |
| 2 | $12,622.50 | $151,470.00 |
| 3 | $12,880.50 | $154,566.00 |
| 6 | $13,076.40 | $156,916.80 |
| 8 | $13,536.90 | $162,442.80 |
| 10 | $13,967.10 | $167,605.20 |
| 14 | $14,988.60 | $179,863.20 |
| 18 | $15,593.10 | $187,117.20 |
| 20 | $15,593.10 | $187,117.20 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
O-7 BAH Rates — 2026 (With Dependents)
BAH for an O-7 with dependents ranges from $1,845 to $8,208 per month, with a national average of approximately $3,369/mo across 338 locations.
Top 5 Highest BAH Locations
- Westchester County, Ny$8,208/mo
- New York City, Ny$7,254/mo
- San Francisco, Ca$7,215/mo
- Nantucket, Ma$7,053/mo
- Boston, Ma$6,594/mo
Top 5 Lowest BAH Locations
- Youngstown, Oh$1,845/mo
- Cannon Afb/Clovis, Nm$1,968/mo
- Stevens Point, Wi$2,022/mo
- Saginaw, Mi$2,031/mo
- Monroe, La$2,064/mo
Total Compensation Example — O-7 at 8 Years
Base Pay (8 YOS)$13,536.90
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$3,369
BAS (Officer)$328.48
Estimated Monthly Total$17,234.38
Estimated Annual Total$206,812.56
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.