An O-5 earns $7,295.40 to $12,394.80 a month in basic pay, depending on years of service. That's $87,545 to $148,738 a year, the same at every duty station.
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $7,295.40 | $87,545 | +$267.00 |
| Over 2 | $8,218.20 | $98,618 | +$300.90 |
| Over 3 | $8,787.00 | $105,444 | +$321.60 |
| Over 4 | $8,894.10 | $106,729 | +$325.50 |
| Over 6 | $9,249.60 | $110,995 | +$338.70 |
| Over 8 | $9,461.40 | $113,537 | +$346.50 |
| Over 10 | $9,928.50 | $119,142 | +$363.60 |
| Over 12 | $10,271.70 | $123,260 | +$375.90 |
| Over 14 | $10,715.10 | $128,581 | +$392.40 |
| Over 16 | $11,391.30 | $136,696 | +$417.00 |
| Over 18 | $11,713.80 | $140,566 | +$428.70 |
| Over 20 | $12,032.70 | $144,392 | +$440.40 |
| Over 22 to 40 | $12,394.80 | $148,738 | +$453.90 |