O-1 (Second Lieutenant) Pay with 2 Years of Service — 2026
An O-1 (Second Lieutenant) with 2 years of service earns $4,320.00 per month in base pay in 2026, which is $51,840.00 per year. Base pay is the taxable portion of military compensation and does not include housing or food allowances.
When you add the national average BAH of $2,335/mo (with dependents) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation comes to approximately $6,983. BAH and BAS are tax-free, making the effective compensation even higher than it appears.
Monthly Compensation Breakdown
| Component | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Base Pay | $4,320.00 | $4,320.00 |
| BAH (national avg) | $2,335 | $1,975 |
| BAS | $328.48 | $328.48 |
| Total | $6,983 | $6,623 |
BAH varies by location. Use the BAH Calculator for your exact rate.
O-1 Pay Progression by Years of Service
See how O-1 base pay changes as you gain more time in service:
| Years of Service | Monthly Base Pay | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 0 years | $4,150.20 | $49,802.40 |
| 2 years ← you | $4,320.00 | $51,840.00 |
| 3 years | $5,222.40 | $62,668.80 |
How O-1 Compares to Other Ranks at 2 Years
| Rank | Base Pay (2 YOS) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $4,320.00 | — |
| O-2 | $5,446.20 | +$1,126.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an O-1 make with 2 years of service?
An O-1 (Second Lieutenant) with 2 years of service earns $4,320.00/month in base pay ($51,840.00/year). With BAH and BAS, total compensation averages $6,983/month with dependents.
What is O-1 base pay at 2 years?
2026 O-1 base pay at 2 years of service is $4,320.00/month. This is the taxable portion of military pay.
Is military pay taxable?
Base pay is subject to federal income tax. BAH and BAS are tax-free. For an O-1, this means $2,663.48/month in allowances is untaxed, significantly reducing your effective tax rate.