Updated February 2026
W-1 Pay 2026 — Warrant Officer 1
Complete 2026 W-1 (Warrant Officer 1) 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)
$4,018.20/mo
$48,218.40/year
Max Pay
$6,811.20/mo
$81,734.40/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
$1,350–$5,472
Across 338 locations
Officer BAS
$328.48/mo
Tax-free food allowance
W-1 Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $4,018.20 | $48,218.40 |
| 2 | $4,456.80 | $53,481.60 |
| 3 | $4,576.80 | $54,921.60 |
| 4 | $4,850.70 | $58,208.40 |
| 6 | $5,060.40 | $60,724.80 |
| 8 | $5,386.50 | $64,638.00 |
| 10 | $5,605.80 | $67,269.60 |
| 12 | $5,936.10 | $71,233.20 |
| 14 | $6,167.40 | $74,008.80 |
| 16 | $6,396.90 | $76,762.80 |
| 18 | $6,633.00 | $79,596.00 |
| 20 | $6,811.20 | $81,734.40 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
W-1 BAH Rates — 2026 (With Dependents)
BAH for an W-1 with dependents ranges from $1,350 to $5,472 per month, with a national average of approximately $2,564/mo across 338 locations.
Top 5 Highest BAH Locations
- San Francisco, Ca$5,472/mo
- Westchester County, Ny$5,400/mo
- Nantucket, Ma$5,148/mo
- New York City, Ny$5,100/mo
- Northern New Jersey, Nj$5,070/mo
Top 5 Lowest BAH Locations
- Youngstown, Oh$1,350/mo
- Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, Al$1,509/mo
- Fort Sill/Lawton, Ok$1,509/mo
- Vance Afb/Enid, Ok$1,530/mo
- Hattiesburg, Ms$1,539/mo
Total Compensation Example — W-1 at 10 Years
Base Pay (10 YOS)$5,605.80
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$2,564
BAS (Officer)$328.48
Estimated Monthly Total$8,498.28
Estimated Annual Total$101,979.36
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.