W-2 Pay 2026 (Chief Warrant Officer 2)
W-2 basic pay in 2026 ranges from $4,621.80 to $7,714.20 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 W-2 Pay 2026
Pay grade W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) 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-2 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade W-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 | $4,621.80 | $55,462 | $2,310.90 | $154.06 | $616.24 |
| Over 2 | $5,058.90 | $60,707 | $2,529.45 | $168.63 | $674.52 |
| Over 3 | $5,193.30 | $62,320 | $2,596.65 | $173.11 | $692.44 |
| Over 4 | $5,286.00 | $63,432 | $2,643.00 | $176.20 | $704.80 |
| Over 6 | $5,585.40 | $67,025 | $2,792.70 | $186.18 | $744.72 |
| Over 8 | $6,051.00 | $72,612 | $3,025.50 | $201.70 | $806.80 |
| Over 10 | $6,282.60 | $75,391 | $3,141.30 | $209.42 | $837.68 |
| Over 12 | $6,509.40 | $78,113 | $3,254.70 | $216.98 | $867.92 |
| Over 14 | $6,787.50 | $81,450 | $3,393.75 | $226.25 | $905.00 |
| Over 16 | $7,005.00 | $84,060 | $3,502.50 | $233.50 | $934.00 |
| Over 18 | $7,201.50 | $86,418 | $3,600.75 | $240.05 | $960.20 |
| Over 20 | $7,437.00 | $89,244 | $3,718.50 | $247.90 | $991.60 |
| Over 22 | $7,591.50 | $91,098 | $3,795.75 | $253.05 | $1,012.20 |
| Over 24 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 26 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 28 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 30 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 32 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 34 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 36 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 38 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
| Over 40 | $7,714.20 | $92,570 | $3,857.10 | $257.14 | $1,028.56 |
W-2 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force | Chief Warrant Officer 2 |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
W-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| W-4 | 5,719.80 | 6,328.50 | 6,502.20 | 7,098.00 | 7,848.30 | 8,619.90 | 9,228.90 | 10,032.00 | 10,445.40 | 10,653.60 |
What W-2 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $4,621.80 to $7,714.20 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 a W-2 make in 2026?
W-2 basic pay in 2026 is $4,621.80 a month ($55,462 a year) at the lowest rate and $7,714.20 a month ($92,570 a year) at the highest. With over 4 years of service it is $5,286.00 a month.
What rank is W-2?
W-2 is Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force.
How much is W-2 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $5,286.00 a month (over 4 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $2,643.00 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is W-2 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For W-2 with over 4 years of service that is $176.20 per drill and $704.80 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does W-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 W-2 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for W-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 W-2 to W-3?
At over 4 years of service, W-2 pays $5,286.00 a month and W-3 pays $5,736.90, a raise of $450.90 a month ($5,411 a year) in basic pay.
Official sources
Last reviewed: November 2026. Reference only. Check your Leave and Earnings Statement or DFAS for official pay.