O-8 (Major General) Pay with 18 Years of Service — 2026
An O-8 (Major General) with 18 years of service earns $16,842.00 per month in base pay in 2026, which is $202,104.00 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 $NaN/mo (with dependents) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation comes to approximately $NaN. 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 | $16,842.00 | $16,842.00 |
| BAH (national avg) | $NaN | $NaN |
| BAS | $328.48 | $328.48 |
| Total | $NaN | $NaN |
BAH varies by location. Use the BAH Calculator for your exact rate.
O-8 Pay Progression by Years of Service
See how O-8 base pay changes as you gain more time in service:
| Years of Service | Monthly Base Pay | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 0 years | $14,561.10 | $174,733.20 |
| 2 years | $15,019.50 | $180,234.00 |
| 3 years | $15,337.80 | $184,053.60 |
| 6 years | $15,408.30 | $184,899.60 |
| 8 years | $15,876.90 | $190,522.80 |
| 10 years | $16,406.40 | $196,876.80 |
| 14 years | $16,842.00 | $202,104.00 |
How O-8 Compares to Other Ranks at 18 Years
| Rank | Base Pay (18 YOS) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| O-7 | $15,593.10 | -$1,248.90 |
| O-8 | $16,842.00 | — |
| O-9 | $17,443.50 | +$601.50 |
More O-8 Pay Information
- O-8 with 16 years of service
- O-8 with 20 years of service
- Full O-8 Pay Table (all years)
- All Military Pay Charts
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an O-8 make with 18 years of service?
An O-8 (Major General) with 18 years of service earns $16,842.00/month in base pay ($202,104.00/year). With BAH and BAS, total compensation averages $NaN/month with dependents.
What is O-8 base pay at 18 years?
2026 O-8 base pay at 18 years of service is $16,842.00/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-8, this means $NaN/month in allowances is untaxed, significantly reducing your effective tax rate.