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Discover the 2015 Army pay rates and salary charts for all ranks and positions. Learn about the latest military pay scales, including basic pay, allowances, and special pays. Get the most up-to-date information on Army salaries, including officer and enlisted pay rates, and understand how experience and rank impact your military compensation.
The United States Army is one of the largest branches of the US military, with a vast array of career opportunities and competitive pay rates. In 2015, the Army pay rates and salary charts were updated to reflect the current cost of living and economic conditions.
Understanding the Army Pay Scale
The Army pay scale is based on a combination of rank, time in service, and marital status. The pay rates are divided into two main categories: enlisted personnel and officers. Enlisted personnel are further divided into nine pay grades, ranging from E-1 (Private) to E-9 (Sergeant Major). Officers are divided into 10 pay grades, ranging from O-1 (Second Lieutenant) to O-10 (General).
Enlisted Pay Rates
The enlisted pay rates for 2015 are as follows:
- E-1 (Private): $1,733.10 per month (Basic Pay)
- E-2 (Private Second Class): $1,942.50 per month
- E-3 (Private First Class): $2,044.70 per month
- E-4 (Specialist/Corporal): $2,244.60 per month
- E-5 (Sergeant): $2,473.70 per month
- E-6 (Staff Sergeant): $2,944.80 per month
- E-7 (Sergeant First Class): $3,314.30 per month
- E-8 (Master Sergeant/First Sergeant): $3,794.10 per month
- E-9 (Sergeant Major): $4,333.40 per month
Officer Pay Rates
The officer pay rates for 2015 are as follows:
- O-1 (Second Lieutenant): $3,287.10 per month (Basic Pay)
- O-2 (First Lieutenant): $3,760.20 per month
- O-3 (Captain): $4,460.80 per month
- O-4 (Major): $5,393.70 per month
- O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel): $6,556.50 per month
- O-6 (Colonel): $7,869.30 per month
- O-7 (Brigadier General): $9,557.80 per month
- O-8 (Major General): $11,454.10 per month
- O-9 (Lieutenant General): $13,450.20 per month
- O-10 (General): $15,546.80 per month
Allowances and Bonuses
In addition to basic pay, Army personnel may also receive allowances and bonuses, including:
- Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH): varies depending on location and marital status
- Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS): $369.39 per month
- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): varies depending on location
- Hazardous Duty Pay: $150 per month
- Jump Pay: $150 per month
- Special Duty Pay: $150 per month
- Submarine Duty Pay: $300 per month
Salary Charts
The following salary charts provide a breakdown of the 2015 Army pay rates and allowances for enlisted personnel and officers:
- Enlisted Salary Chart:
- E-1: $20,796.20 per year (Basic Pay) + $4,468.68 per year (Allowances) = $25,264.88 per year
- E-2: $23,370.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $5,243.28 per year (Allowances) = $28,613.28 per year
- E-3: $24,558.40 per year (Basic Pay) + $5,951.36 per year (Allowances) = $30,509.76 per year
- E-4: $26,930.40 per year (Basic Pay) + $7,061.28 per year (Allowances) = $33,991.68 per year
- E-5: $29,721.60 per year (Basic Pay) + $8,396.80 per year (Allowances) = $38,118.40 per year
- E-6: $35,535.20 per year (Basic Pay) + $10,343.92 per year (Allowances) = $45,879.12 per year
- E-7: $39,741.60 per year (Basic Pay) + $12,342.48 per year (Allowances) = $52,084.08 per year
- E-8: $45,261.60 per year (Basic Pay) + $15,117.12 per year (Allowances) = $60,378.72 per year
- E-9: $51,996.80 per year (Basic Pay) + $18,175.92 per year (Allowances) = $70,172.72 per year
- Officer Salary Chart:
- O-1: $39,444.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $10,343.92 per year (Allowances) = $49,787.92 per year
- O-2: $45,216.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $12,342.48 per year (Allowances) = $57,558.48 per year
- O-3: $53,871.20 per year (Basic Pay) + $15,117.12 per year (Allowances) = $68,988.32 per year
- O-4: $65,152.80 per year (Basic Pay) + $18,175.92 per year (Allowances) = $83,328.72 per year
- O-5: $78,654.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $22,124.64 per year (Allowances) = $100,778.64 per year
- O-6: $94,437.60 per year (Basic Pay) + $26,799.36 per year (Allowances) = $121,237.00 per year
- O-7: $114,648.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $33,342.24 per year (Allowances) = $147,990.24 per year
- O-8: $137,646.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $40,885.92 per year (Allowances) = $178,531.92 per year
- O-9: $163,452.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $50,114.64 per year (Allowances) = $213,566.64 per year
- O-10: $193,046.00 per year (Basic Pay) + $62,202.80 per year (Allowances) = $255,248.80 per year
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basic pay for an E-1 in the Army?
+The basic pay for an E-1 in the Army is $1,733.10 per month.
What is the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for an E-4 with dependents?
+The basic allowance for housing (BAH) for an E-4 with dependents varies depending on location, but the average BAH is around $1,200 per month.
What is the special duty pay for an Army officer?
+The special duty pay for an Army officer is $150 per month.
We hope this article has provided you with a comprehensive understanding of the 2015 Army pay rates and salary charts. Remember to always check the official Army website for the most up-to-date information on pay rates and allowances. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to ask.