A W-1 earns $4,056.60 to $7,010.10 a month in basic pay, depending on years of service. That's $48,679 to $84,121 a year, the same at every duty station.
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $4,056.60 | $48,679 | +$148.50 |
| Over 2 | $4,493.70 | $53,924 | +$164.40 |
| Over 3 | $4,611.00 | $55,332 | +$168.90 |
| Over 4 | $4,859.10 | $58,309 | +$177.90 |
| Over 6 | $5,152.20 | $61,826 | +$188.70 |
| Over 8 | $5,584.20 | $67,010 | +$204.30 |
| Over 10 | $5,786.10 | $69,433 | +$211.80 |
| Over 12 | $6,069.30 | $72,832 | +$222.30 |
| Over 14 | $6,346.50 | $76,158 | +$232.20 |
| Over 16 | $6,564.90 | $78,779 | +$240.30 |
| Over 18 | $6,766.20 | $81,194 | +$247.80 |
| Over 20 to 40 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | +$256.50 |