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Pay grade

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Years of service (completed)

years

Used for the 2026 basic pay only.

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Army, E-5 · Enlisted

Sergeant (SGT)

Noncommissioned officer

Marine Corps	Sergeant (Sgt)
Navy	Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
Air Force	Staff Sergeant (SSgt)
Space Force	Sergeant (Sgt)
Coast Guard	Petty Officer Second Class (PO2)
2026 basic pay, over 4 years	$3,946.80 a month

Same pay grade means the same basic pay in every service. Basic pay only: housing, food and special pays are not included.

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