An O-8 earns $13,888.50 to $18,999.90 a month in basic pay, depending on years of service. That's $166,662 to $227,999 a year, the same at every duty station.
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $13,888.50 | $166,662 | +$508.50 |
| Over 2 | $14,343.90 | $172,127 | +$525.00 |
| Over 3 | $14,645.40 | $175,745 | +$536.10 |
| Over 4 | $14,729.40 | $176,753 | +$539.10 |
| Over 6 | $15,106.50 | $181,278 | +$552.90 |
| Over 8 | $15,735.30 | $188,824 | +$576.00 |
| Over 10 | $15,882.00 | $190,584 | +$581.40 |
| Over 12 | $16,479.60 | $197,755 | +$603.30 |
| Over 14 | $16,651.80 | $199,822 | +$609.60 |
| Over 16 | $17,166.60 | $205,999 | +$628.50 |
| Over 18 | $17,911.80 | $214,942 | +$655.80 |
| Over 20 | $18,598.20 | $223,178 | +$681.00 |
| Over 22 to 40 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | +$640.80 |