O-7 (Brigadier General) Pay with 20 Years of Service — 2026
An O-7 (Brigadier General) with 20 years of service earns $15,593.10 per month in base pay in 2026, which is $187,117.20 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 $3,451/mo (with dependents) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation comes to approximately $19,373. 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 | $15,593.10 | $15,593.10 |
| BAH (national avg) | $3,451 | $2,887 |
| BAS | $328.48 | $328.48 |
| Total | $19,373 | $18,809 |
BAH varies by location. Use the BAH Calculator for your exact rate.
O-7 Pay Progression by Years of Service
See how O-7 base pay changes as you gain more time in service:
| Years of Service | Monthly Base Pay | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 0 years | $12,061.20 | $144,734.40 |
| 2 years | $12,622.50 | $151,470.00 |
| 3 years | $12,880.50 | $154,566.00 |
| 6 years | $13,076.40 | $156,916.80 |
| 8 years | $13,536.90 | $162,442.80 |
| 10 years | $13,967.10 | $167,605.20 |
| 14 years | $14,988.60 | $179,863.20 |
| 18 years | $15,593.10 | $187,117.20 |
| 20 years ← you | $15,593.10 | $187,117.20 |
How O-7 Compares to Other Ranks at 20 Years
| Rank | Base Pay (20 YOS) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| O-6 | $13,751.10 | -$1,842.00 |
| O-7 | $15,593.10 | — |
| O-8 | $16,842.00 | +$1,248.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an O-7 make with 20 years of service?
An O-7 (Brigadier General) with 20 years of service earns $15,593.10/month in base pay ($187,117.20/year). With BAH and BAS, total compensation averages $19,373/month with dependents.
What is O-7 base pay at 20 years?
2026 O-7 base pay at 20 years of service is $15,593.10/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-7, this means $3,779.48/month in allowances is untaxed, significantly reducing your effective tax rate.