An E-9 earns $6,910.20 to $10,729.20 a month in basic pay, depending on years of service. That's $82,922 to $128,750 a year, the same at every duty station.
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 10 | $6,910.20 | $82,922 | +$252.90 |
| Over 12 | $7,066.50 | $84,798 | +$258.60 |
| Over 14 | $7,263.60 | $87,163 | +$265.80 |
| Over 16 | $7,496.10 | $89,953 | +$274.50 |
| Over 18 | $7,730.70 | $92,768 | +$282.90 |
| Over 20 | $8,105.10 | $97,261 | +$296.70 |
| Over 22 | $8,423.10 | $101,077 | +$308.40 |
| Over 24 | $8,756.70 | $105,080 | +$320.70 |
| Over 26 to 28 | $9,267.90 | $111,215 | +$339.30 |
| Over 30 to 32 | $9,730.20 | $116,762 | +$356.10 |
| Over 34 to 36 | $10,217.40 | $122,609 | +$374.10 |
| Over 38 to 40 | $10,729.20 | $128,750 | +$392.70 |