W-1 (Warrant Officer 1) Pay with 16 Years of Service — 2026
An W-1 (Warrant Officer 1) with 16 years of service earns $6,396.90 per month in base pay in 2026, which is $76,762.80 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 $2,630/mo (with dependents) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation comes to approximately $9,504. 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 | $6,396.90 | $6,396.90 |
| BAH (national avg) | $2,630 | $2,107 |
| BAS | $476.95 | $476.95 |
| Total | $9,504 | $8,981 |
BAH varies by location. Use the BAH Calculator for your exact rate.
W-1 Pay Progression by Years of Service
See how W-1 base pay changes as you gain more time in service:
| Years of Service | Monthly Base Pay | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 0 years | $4,018.20 | $48,218.40 |
| 2 years | $4,456.80 | $53,481.60 |
| 3 years | $4,576.80 | $54,921.60 |
| 4 years | $4,850.70 | $58,208.40 |
| 6 years | $5,060.40 | $60,724.80 |
| 8 years | $5,386.50 | $64,638.00 |
| 10 years | $5,605.80 | $67,269.60 |
| 12 years | $5,936.10 | $71,233.20 |
| 14 years | $6,167.40 | $74,008.80 |
| 16 years ← you | $6,396.90 | $76,762.80 |
| 18 years | $6,633.00 | $79,596.00 |
| 20 years | $6,811.20 | $81,734.40 |
How W-1 Compares to Other Ranks at 16 Years
| Rank | Base Pay (16 YOS) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $6,396.90 | — |
| W-2 | $6,763.50 | +$366.60 |
More W-1 Pay Information
- W-1 with 14 years of service
- W-1 with 18 years of service
- Full W-1 Pay Table (all years)
- All Military Pay Charts
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an W-1 make with 16 years of service?
An W-1 (Warrant Officer 1) with 16 years of service earns $6,396.90/month in base pay ($76,762.80/year). With BAH and BAS, total compensation averages $9,504/month with dependents.
What is W-1 base pay at 16 years?
2026 W-1 base pay at 16 years of service is $6,396.90/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 W-1, this means $3,106.95/month in allowances is untaxed, significantly reducing your effective tax rate.