O-2 Pay 2026 (First Lieutenant)
O-2 basic pay in 2026 ranges from $4,782.00 to $6,617.70 a month depending on years of service. Enter your years of service to see monthly and annual pay, drill pay and total pay with allowances.
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About the O-2 Pay 2026
Pay grade O-2 (First Lieutenant, Lieutenant Junior Grade) is paid from the same basic pay table in every branch of the armed forces. The 2026 rates below include the 3.8% raise effective January 1, 2026 and come from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service tables.
How to use it
- Enter your completed years of service.
- Optionally enter your monthly BAH and choose whether to include BAS.
- Read your monthly and annual basic pay, drill pay and total pay with allowances.
O-2 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade O-2 effective January 1, 2026 (3.8% raise), with annual pay, the twice-monthly payment, the daily rate and drill weekend pay:
| Years of service | Monthly basic pay | Annual | Semi-monthly | Daily (1/30) | Drill weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $4,782.00 | $57,384 | $2,391.00 | $159.40 | $637.60 |
| Over 2 | $5,446.20 | $65,354 | $2,723.10 | $181.54 | $726.16 |
| Over 3 | $6,272.40 | $75,269 | $3,136.20 | $209.08 | $836.32 |
| Over 4 | $6,484.50 | $77,814 | $3,242.25 | $216.15 | $864.60 |
| Over 6 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 8 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 10 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 12 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 14 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 16 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 18 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 20 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 22 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 24 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 26 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 28 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 30 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 32 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 34 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 36 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 38 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
| Over 40 | $6,617.70 | $79,412 | $3,308.85 | $220.59 | $882.36 |
O-2 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force | First Lieutenant |
| Navy and Coast Guard | Lieutenant Junior Grade |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
O-2 compared with nearby pay grades
Monthly basic pay at selected years of service:
| Grade | 2 or less | Over 3 | Over 4 | Over 8 | Over 12 | Over 16 | Over 20 | Over 24 | Over 28 | Over 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O-1 | 4,150.20 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 | 5,222.40 |
| O-2 | 4,782.00 | 6,272.40 | 6,484.50 | 6,617.70 | 6,617.70 | 6,617.70 | 6,617.70 | 6,617.70 | 6,617.70 | 6,617.70 |
| O-3 | 5,534.10 | 6,770.40 | 7,382.70 | 8,125.50 | 8,788.20 | 9,004.20 | 9,004.20 | 9,004.20 | 9,004.20 | 9,004.20 |
| O-4 | 6,294.60 | 7,773.60 | 7,881.00 | 8,816.40 | 9,888.30 | 10,401.60 | 10,509.90 | 10,509.90 | 10,509.90 | 10,509.90 |
What O-2 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $4,782.00 to $6,617.70 a month, taxable.
- BAS: $328.48 a month in 2026, tax-free.
- BAH: tax-free housing allowance by ZIP code and dependency status when you do not live in government quarters.
- Special and incentive pays: hazardous duty, sea pay, flight pay, bonuses and others where they apply.
- Retirement: estimate it with the military retirement calculator.
All grades are in the 2026 military pay chart; add allowances and taxes with the military pay calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an O-2 make in 2026?
O-2 basic pay in 2026 is $4,782.00 a month ($57,384 a year) at the lowest rate and $6,617.70 a month ($79,412 a year) at the highest. With over 4 years of service it is $6,484.50 a month.
What rank is O-2?
O-2 is First Lieutenant in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force; Lieutenant Junior Grade in the Navy and Coast Guard.
How much is O-2 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $6,484.50 a month (over 4 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $3,242.25 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is O-2 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For O-2 with over 4 years of service that is $216.15 per drill and $864.60 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does O-2 pay include BAH and BAS?
No. The figures are basic pay only. In 2026 the Basic Allowance for Subsistence is $328.48 a month for officers, and the Basic Allowance for Housing depends on duty station and dependents. Both are tax-free. Look up housing with the BAH calculator.
Is O-2 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for O-2 is identical in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard. Only the rank title changes.
How much is the raise from O-2 to O-3?
At over 4 years of service, O-2 pays $6,484.50 a month and O-3 pays $7,382.70, a raise of $898.20 a month ($10,778 a year) in basic pay.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Check your Leave and Earnings Statement or DFAS for official pay.