Updated February 2026
O-8 Pay 2026 — Major General
Complete 2026 O-8 (Major 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)
$14,561.10/mo
$174,733.20/year
Max Pay
$16,842.00/mo
$202,104.00/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
N/A
Across 0 locations
Officer BAS
$328.48/mo
Tax-free food allowance
O-8 Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $14,561.10 | $174,733.20 |
| 2 | $15,019.50 | $180,234.00 |
| 3 | $15,337.80 | $184,053.60 |
| 6 | $15,408.30 | $184,899.60 |
| 8 | $15,876.90 | $190,522.80 |
| 10 | $16,406.40 | $196,876.80 |
| 14 | $16,842.00 | $202,104.00 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
O-8 BAH Rates
BAH rate data is not available for this pay grade. Generals at this level typically receive housing provided by the government or rates set by the O-7 schedule.
Total Compensation Example — O-8 at 6 Years
Base Pay (6 YOS)$15,408.30
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$0
BAS (Officer)$328.48
Estimated Monthly Total$15,736.78
Estimated Annual Total$188,841.36
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.