A W-3 earns $5,223.30 to $9,162.60 a month in basic pay, depending on years of service. That's $62,680 to $109,951 a year, the same at every duty station.
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | $5,223.30 | $62,680 | +$191.10 |
| Over 2 | $5,440.50 | $65,286 | +$199.20 |
| Over 3 | $5,664.30 | $67,972 | +$207.30 |
| Over 4 | $5,736.90 | $68,843 | +$210.00 |
| Over 6 | $5,970.90 | $71,651 | +$218.70 |
| Over 8 | $6,431.10 | $77,173 | +$235.50 |
| Over 10 | $6,910.50 | $82,926 | +$252.90 |
| Over 12 | $7,136.40 | $85,637 | +$261.30 |
| Over 14 | $7,397.70 | $88,772 | +$270.90 |
| Over 16 | $7,665.90 | $91,991 | +$280.50 |
| Over 18 | $8,150.40 | $97,805 | +$298.50 |
| Over 20 | $8,476.50 | $101,718 | +$310.20 |
| Over 22 | $8,671.80 | $104,062 | +$317.40 |
| Over 24 | $8,879.70 | $106,556 | +$325.20 |
| Over 26 to 40 | $9,162.60 | $109,951 | +$335.40 |