O-9 Pay 2026 (Lieutenant General)
O-9 basic pay in 2026 is $18,999.90 a month. 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-9 Pay 2026
Pay grade O-9 (Lieutenant General, Vice Admiral) 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-9 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade O-9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 20 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 22 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 24 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 26 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 28 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 30 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 32 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 34 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 36 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 38 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
| Over 40 | $18,999.90 | $227,999 | $9,499.95 | $633.33 | $2,533.32 |
O-9 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force | Lieutenant General |
| Navy and Coast Guard | Vice Admiral |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
O-9 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-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 |
| O-10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 | 18,999.90 |
What O-9 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $18,999.90 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-9 make in 2026?
O-9 basic pay in 2026 is $18,999.90 a month, or $227,999 a year, at every length of service.
What rank is O-9?
O-9 is Lieutenant General in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force; Vice Admiral in the Navy and Coast Guard.
How much is O-9 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $18,999.90 a month (over 26 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $9,499.95 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is O-9 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For O-9 with over 26 years of service that is $633.33 per drill and $2,533.32 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does O-9 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-9 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for O-9 is identical in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard. Only the rank title changes.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Check your Leave and Earnings Statement or DFAS for official pay.