W-4 Pay 2026 (Chief Warrant Officer 4)
W-4 basic pay in 2026 ranges from $5,719.80 to $10,653.60 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-4 Pay 2026
Pay grade W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) 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-4 pay chart 2026 by years of service
Monthly basic pay for pay grade W-4 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 | $5,719.80 | $68,638 | $2,859.90 | $190.66 | $762.64 |
| Over 2 | $6,152.10 | $73,825 | $3,076.05 | $205.07 | $820.28 |
| Over 3 | $6,328.50 | $75,942 | $3,164.25 | $210.95 | $843.80 |
| Over 4 | $6,502.20 | $78,026 | $3,251.10 | $216.74 | $866.96 |
| Over 6 | $6,801.90 | $81,623 | $3,400.95 | $226.73 | $906.92 |
| Over 8 | $7,098.00 | $85,176 | $3,549.00 | $236.60 | $946.40 |
| Over 10 | $7,398.00 | $88,776 | $3,699.00 | $246.60 | $986.40 |
| Over 12 | $7,848.30 | $94,180 | $3,924.15 | $261.61 | $1,046.44 |
| Over 14 | $8,243.70 | $98,924 | $4,121.85 | $274.79 | $1,099.16 |
| Over 16 | $8,619.90 | $103,439 | $4,309.95 | $287.33 | $1,149.32 |
| Over 18 | $8,928.60 | $107,143 | $4,464.30 | $297.62 | $1,190.48 |
| Over 20 | $9,228.90 | $110,747 | $4,614.45 | $307.63 | $1,230.52 |
| Over 22 | $9,669.60 | $116,035 | $4,834.80 | $322.32 | $1,289.28 |
| Over 24 | $10,032.00 | $120,384 | $5,016.00 | $334.40 | $1,337.60 |
| Over 26 | $10,445.40 | $125,345 | $5,222.70 | $348.18 | $1,392.72 |
| Over 28 | $10,445.40 | $125,345 | $5,222.70 | $348.18 | $1,392.72 |
| Over 30 | $10,653.60 | $127,843 | $5,326.80 | $355.12 | $1,420.48 |
| Over 32 | $10,653.60 | $127,843 | $5,326.80 | $355.12 | $1,420.48 |
| Over 34 | $10,653.60 | $127,843 | $5,326.80 | $355.12 | $1,420.48 |
| Over 36 | $10,653.60 | $127,843 | $5,326.80 | $355.12 | $1,420.48 |
| Over 38 | $10,653.60 | $127,843 | $5,326.80 | $355.12 | $1,420.48 |
| Over 40 | $10,653.60 | $127,843 | $5,326.80 | $355.12 | $1,420.48 |
W-4 rank by branch
| Branch | Rank title |
|---|---|
| Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force | Chief Warrant Officer 4 |
Pay grade determines pay; the title depends on the service.
W-4 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-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 |
| W-5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10,169.70 | 11,070.30 | 11,495.10 | 12,070.80 |
What W-4 total pay includes
- Basic pay: $5,719.80 to $10,653.60 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-4 make in 2026?
W-4 basic pay in 2026 is $5,719.80 a month ($68,638 a year) at the lowest rate and $10,653.60 a month ($127,843 a year) at the highest. With over 4 years of service it is $6,502.20 a month.
What rank is W-4?
W-4 is Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force.
How much is W-4 pay per paycheck?
Military pay is issued twice a month. At $6,502.20 a month (over 4 years of service), each mid-month and end-of-month payment is about $3,251.10 of basic pay before taxes and allowances.
How much is W-4 drill pay for the Guard and Reserve?
One drill pays 1/30 of monthly basic pay. For W-4 with over 4 years of service that is $216.74 per drill and $866.96 for a standard four-drill weekend.
Does W-4 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-4 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay for W-4 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.