O-7 Pay 2026 (Brigadier General)
O-7 basic pay in 2026 ranges from $11,540.10 to $17,242.20 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-7 Pay 2026
Pay grade O-7 (Brigadier General, Rear Admiral (lower half)) 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-7 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade O-7 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 | $11,540.10 | $138,481 | $5,770.05 | $384.67 | $1,538.68 |
| Over 2 | $12,076.20 | $144,914 | $6,038.10 | $402.54 | $1,610.16 |
| Over 3 | $12,324.30 | $147,892 | $6,162.15 | $410.81 | $1,643.24 |
| Over 4 | $12,522.00 | $150,264 | $6,261.00 | $417.40 | $1,669.60 |
| Over 6 | $12,878.70 | $154,544 | $6,439.35 | $429.29 | $1,717.16 |
| Over 8 | $13,231.80 | $158,782 | $6,615.90 | $441.06 | $1,764.24 |
| Over 10 | $13,639.20 | $163,670 | $6,819.60 | $454.64 | $1,818.56 |
| Over 12 | $14,045.70 | $168,548 | $7,022.85 | $468.19 | $1,872.76 |
| Over 14 | $14,454.30 | $173,452 | $7,227.15 | $481.81 | $1,927.24 |
| Over 16 | $15,735.30 | $188,824 | $7,867.65 | $524.51 | $2,098.04 |
| Over 18 | $16,817.70 | $201,812 | $8,408.85 | $560.59 | $2,242.36 |
| Over 20 | $16,817.70 | $201,812 | $8,408.85 | $560.59 | $2,242.36 |
| Over 22 | $16,817.70 | $201,812 | $8,408.85 | $560.59 | $2,242.36 |
| Over 24 | $16,817.70 | $201,812 | $8,408.85 | $560.59 | $2,242.36 |
| Over 26 | $16,904.40 | $202,853 | $8,452.20 | $563.48 | $2,253.92 |
| Over 28 | $16,904.40 | $202,853 | $8,452.20 | $563.48 | $2,253.92 |
| Over 30 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $8,621.10 | $574.74 | $2,298.96 |
| Over 32 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $8,621.10 | $574.74 | $2,298.96 |
| Over 34 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $8,621.10 | $574.74 | $2,298.96 |
| Over 36 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $8,621.10 | $574.74 | $2,298.96 |
| Over 38 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $8,621.10 | $574.74 | $2,298.96 |
| Over 40 | $17,242.20 | $206,906 | $8,621.10 | $574.74 | $2,298.96 |
O-7 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force | Brigadier General |
| Navy and Coast Guard | Rear Admiral (lower half) |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
O-7 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-5 | 7,295.40 | 8,787.00 | 8,894.10 | 9,461.40 | 10,271.70 | 11,391.30 | 12,032.70 | 12,394.80 | 12,394.80 | 12,394.80 |
| O-6 | 8,751.30 | 10,245.00 | 10,245.00 | 10,725.00 | 10,783.50 | 12,479.70 | 13,751.10 | 14,479.20 | 15,188.70 | 15,408.30 |
| O-7 | 11,540.10 | 12,324.30 | 12,522.00 | 13,231.80 | 14,045.70 | 15,735.30 | 16,817.70 | 16,817.70 | 16,904.40 | 17,242.20 |
| O-8 | 13,888.50 | 14,645.40 | 14,729.40 | 15,735.30 | 16,479.60 | 17,166.60 | 18,598.20 | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 |
| O-9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 |
What O-7 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $11,540.10 to $17,242.20 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-7 make in 2026?
O-7 basic pay in 2026 is $11,540.10 a month ($138,481 a year) at the lowest rate and $17,242.20 a month ($206,906 a year) at the highest. With over 4 years of service it is $12,522.00 a month.
What rank is O-7?
O-7 is Brigadier General in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force; Rear Admiral (lower half) in the Navy and Coast Guard.
How much is O-7 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $12,522.00 a month (over 4 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $6,261.00 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is O-7 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For O-7 with over 4 years of service that is $417.40 per drill and $1,669.60 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does O-7 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-7 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for O-7 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-7 to O-8?
At over 4 years of service, O-7 pays $12,522.00 a month and O-8 pays $14,729.40, a raise of $2,207.40 a month ($26,489 a year) in basic pay.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Check your Leave and Earnings Statement or DFAS for official pay.