A W-2 earns $4,621.80 to $7,714.20 a month in basic pay, depending on years of service. That's $55,462 to $92,570 a year, the same at every duty station.
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $4,621.80 | $55,462 | +$169.20 |
| Over 2 | $5,058.90 | $60,707 | +$185.10 |
| Over 3 | $5,193.30 | $62,320 | +$190.20 |
| Over 4 | $5,286.00 | $63,432 | +$193.50 |
| Over 6 | $5,585.40 | $67,025 | +$204.60 |
| Over 8 | $6,051.00 | $72,612 | +$221.40 |
| Over 10 | $6,282.60 | $75,391 | +$230.10 |
| Over 12 | $6,509.40 | $78,113 | +$238.20 |
| Over 14 | $6,787.50 | $81,450 | +$248.40 |
| Over 16 | $7,005.00 | $84,060 | +$256.50 |
| Over 18 | $7,201.50 | $86,418 | +$263.70 |
| Over 20 | $7,437.00 | $89,244 | +$272.40 |
| Over 22 | $7,591.50 | $91,098 | +$277.80 |
| Over 24 to 40 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | +$282.30 |