Updated February 2026
W-2 Pay 2026 — Chief Warrant Officer 2
Complete 2026 W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) 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)
$4,575.90/mo
$54,910.80/year
Max Pay
$7,303.50/mo
$87,642.00/year
BAH Range (w/ Dependents)
$1,560–$6,036
Across 338 locations
Officer BAS
$328.48/mo
Tax-free food allowance
W-2 Base Pay Table — 2026
| Years of Service | Monthly Pay | Annual Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $4,575.90 | $54,910.80 |
| 2 | $5,004.60 | $60,055.20 |
| 3 | $5,136.00 | $61,632.00 |
| 4 | $5,254.50 | $63,054.00 |
| 6 | $5,540.40 | $66,484.80 |
| 8 | $5,918.40 | $71,020.80 |
| 10 | $6,136.20 | $73,634.40 |
| 12 | $6,378.60 | $76,543.20 |
| 14 | $6,563.40 | $78,760.80 |
| 16 | $6,763.50 | $81,162.00 |
| 18 | $6,916.80 | $83,001.60 |
| 20 | $7,082.10 | $84,985.20 |
| 24 | $7,303.50 | $87,642.00 |
All amounts reflect the 3.8% pay raise effective January 1, 2026. Source: DFAS.
W-2 BAH Rates — 2026 (With Dependents)
BAH for an W-2 with dependents ranges from $1,560 to $6,036 per month, with a national average of approximately $2,673/mo across 338 locations.
Top 5 Highest BAH Locations
- Westchester County, Ny$6,036/mo
- San Francisco, Ca$5,505/mo
- New York City, Ny$5,313/mo
- Nantucket, Ma$5,292/mo
- Maui County, Hi$5,196/mo
Top 5 Lowest BAH Locations
- Youngstown, Oh$1,560/mo
- Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, Al$1,590/mo
- Fort Sill/Lawton, Ok$1,632/mo
- Vance Afb/Enid, Ok$1,671/mo
- Monroe, La$1,680/mo
Total Compensation Example — W-2 at 10 Years
Base Pay (10 YOS)$6,136.20
BAH (National Average, w/ Dependents)$2,673
BAS (Officer)$328.48
Estimated Monthly Total$9,137.68
Estimated Annual Total$109,652.16
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.