W-1 Pay 2026 (Warrant Officer 1)
W-1 basic pay in 2026 ranges from $4,056.60 to $7,010.10 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 W-1 Pay 2026
Pay grade W-1 (Warrant Officer 1) 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.
W-1 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade W-1 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 | $4,056.60 | $48,679 | $2,028.30 | $135.22 | $540.88 |
| Over 2 | $4,493.70 | $53,924 | $2,246.85 | $149.79 | $599.16 |
| Over 3 | $4,611.00 | $55,332 | $2,305.50 | $153.70 | $614.80 |
| Over 4 | $4,859.10 | $58,309 | $2,429.55 | $161.97 | $647.88 |
| Over 6 | $5,152.20 | $61,826 | $2,576.10 | $171.74 | $686.96 |
| Over 8 | $5,584.20 | $67,010 | $2,792.10 | $186.14 | $744.56 |
| Over 10 | $5,786.10 | $69,433 | $2,893.05 | $192.87 | $771.48 |
| Over 12 | $6,069.30 | $72,832 | $3,034.65 | $202.31 | $809.24 |
| Over 14 | $6,346.50 | $76,158 | $3,173.25 | $211.55 | $846.20 |
| Over 16 | $6,564.90 | $78,779 | $3,282.45 | $218.83 | $875.32 |
| Over 18 | $6,766.20 | $81,194 | $3,383.10 | $225.54 | $902.16 |
| Over 20 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 22 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 24 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 26 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 28 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 30 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 32 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 34 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 36 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 38 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
| Over 40 | $7,010.10 | $84,121 | $3,505.05 | $233.67 | $934.68 |
W-1 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force | Warrant Officer 1 |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
W-1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W-1 | 4,056.60 | 4,611.00 | 4,859.10 | 5,584.20 | 6,069.30 | 6,564.90 | 7,010.10 | 7,010.10 | 7,010.10 | 7,010.10 |
| W-2 | 4,621.80 | 5,193.30 | 5,286.00 | 6,051.00 | 6,509.40 | 7,005.00 | 7,437.00 | 7,714.20 | 7,714.20 | 7,714.20 |
| W-3 | 5,223.30 | 5,664.30 | 5,736.90 | 6,431.10 | 7,136.40 | 7,665.90 | 8,476.50 | 8,879.70 | 9,162.60 | 9,162.60 |
What W-1 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $4,056.60 to $7,010.10 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 a W-1 make in 2026?
W-1 basic pay in 2026 is $4,056.60 a month ($48,679 a year) at the lowest rate and $7,010.10 a month ($84,121 a year) at the highest. With over 4 years of service it is $4,859.10 a month.
What rank is W-1?
W-1 is Warrant Officer 1 in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force.
How much is W-1 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $4,859.10 a month (over 4 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $2,429.55 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is W-1 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For W-1 with over 4 years of service that is $161.97 per drill and $647.88 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does W-1 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 W-1 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for W-1 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 W-1 to W-2?
At over 4 years of service, W-1 pays $4,859.10 a month and W-2 pays $5,286.00, a raise of $426.90 a month ($5,123 a year) in basic pay.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Check your Leave and Earnings Statement or DFAS for official pay.