O-9 (Lieutenant General) Pay with 16 Years of Service — 2026
An O-9 (Lieutenant General) with 16 years of service earns $17,443.50 per month in base pay in 2026, which is $209,322.00 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 | $17,443.50 | $17,443.50 |
| 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-9 Pay Progression by Years of Service
See how O-9 base pay changes as you gain more time in service:
| Years of Service | Monthly Base Pay | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 0 years | $17,443.50 | $209,322.00 |
How O-9 Compares to Other Ranks at 16 Years
| Rank | Base Pay (16 YOS) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| O-8 | $16,842.00 | -$601.50 |
| O-9 | $17,443.50 | — |
| O-10 | $18,491.10 | +$1,047.60 |
More O-9 Pay Information
- O-9 with 14 years of service
- O-9 with 18 years of service
- Full O-9 Pay Table (all years)
- All Military Pay Charts
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an O-9 make with 16 years of service?
An O-9 (Lieutenant General) with 16 years of service earns $17,443.50/month in base pay ($209,322.00/year). With BAH and BAS, total compensation averages $NaN/month with dependents.
What is O-9 base pay at 16 years?
2026 O-9 base pay at 16 years of service is $17,443.50/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-9, this means $NaN/month in allowances is untaxed, significantly reducing your effective tax rate.