GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Ranks· ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States

United States vs China Military Ranks

The United States Army has 24 ranks โ€” 12 officer and 12 enlisted โ€” from Private up to General of the Army. Below: all 133 ranks across 6 branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force), aligned tier by tier with their Chinese equivalents. Monthly basic pay in 2026 runs from $2,407.20 for a new private (E-1) to $18,999.90 for a four-star officer (O-10).

Branches
6
Ranks documented
133
Active personnel
1.3M

Army

Rank Ladder Highest first · 22 of 24 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Army NATO code Basic pay / month
Equivalent in
Officers
United States Army General of the Army insignia General of the Army OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army – –
United States Army General insignia General OF-9 General $18,999.90O-10 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Army Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General $18,999.90O-9 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Army Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General $13,888.50O-8 · up to $18,999.90 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Army Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General $11,540.10O-7 · up to $17,242.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Army Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel $8,751.30O-6 · up to $15,408.30 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Army Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel $7,295.40O-5 · up to $12,394.80 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Army Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant $6,294.60O-4 · up to $10,509.90 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Army Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant $5,534.10O-3 · up to $9,004.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Army First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,782.00O-2 · up to $6,617.70 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Army Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,150.20O-1 · up to $5,222.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
Cadet / Officer candidate OF-D Student Officer $1,452.90Cadet –
Enlisted ranks
United States Army Command sergeant major insignia Command sergeant major OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Sergeant major insignia Sergeant major OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Sergeant first class insignia Sergeant first class OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class $3,932.10E-7 · up to $7,067.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major)
United States Army Staff sergeant insignia Staff sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant $3,401.10E-6 · up to $5,267.70 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant)
United States Army Sergeant insignia Sergeant OR-5 Sergeant $3,342.90E-5 · up to $4,421.70 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant)
United States Army Specialist insignia Specialist OR-4 Corporal $3,142.20E-4 · up to $3,815.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Army Corporal insignia Corporal OR-4 Corporal $3,142.20E-4 · up to $3,815.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Army Private first class insignia Private first class OR-3 Private 1st Class $2,836.80E-3 · up to $3,198.00 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Army Private insignia Private OR-2 Private $2,697.90E-2 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class)
Private OR-1 Private $2,407.20E-1 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private)

Air Force

Rank Ladder Highest first · 23 of 25 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Air Force NATO code Basic pay / month
Equivalent in
Officers
United States Air Force General of the Air Force insignia General of the Air Force OF-10 Marshal / General of the Army – –
United States Air Force General insignia General OF-9 General $18,999.90O-10 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Air Force Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General $18,999.90O-9 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Air Force Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General $13,888.50O-8 · up to $18,999.90 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Air Force Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General $11,540.10O-7 · up to $17,242.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Air Force Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel $8,751.30O-6 · up to $15,408.30 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Air Force Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel $7,295.40O-5 · up to $12,394.80 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Air Force Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant $6,294.60O-4 · up to $10,509.90 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Air Force Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant $5,534.10O-3 · up to $9,004.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Air Force First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,782.00O-2 · up to $6,617.70 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Air Force Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,150.20O-1 · up to $5,222.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
Cadet / Officer trainee OF-D Student Officer $1,452.90Cadet –
Enlisted ranks
United States Air Force Command chief master sergeant insignia Command chief master sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Air Force First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Air Force Chief master sergeant insignia Chief master sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Air Force First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class)
United States Air Force Senior master sergeant insignia Senior master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class)
United States Air Force First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class $3,932.10E-7 · up to $7,067.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class)
United States Air Force Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class $3,932.10E-7 · up to $7,067.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class)
United States Air Force Technical sergeant insignia Technical sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant $3,401.10E-6 · up to $5,267.70 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Technical sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Technical sergeant)
United States Air Force Staff sergeant insignia Staff sergeant OR-5 Sergeant $3,342.90E-5 · up to $4,421.70 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Staff sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Staff sergeant)
United States Air Force Senior airman insignia Senior airman OR-4 Corporal $3,142.20E-4 · up to $3,815.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Air Force Airman first class insignia Airman first class OR-3 Private 1st Class $2,836.80E-3 · up to $3,198.00 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Air Force Airman insignia Airman OR-2 Private $2,697.90E-2 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Airman First Class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Airman First Class)
Airman basic OR-1 Private $2,407.20E-1 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Airman) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Airman)

Marines

Rank Ladder Highest first · 21 of 22 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Marines NATO code Basic pay / month
Equivalent in
China has no Marines โ€” equivalents from its Army.
Officers
United States Marines General insignia General OF-9 General $18,999.90O-10 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Marines Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General $18,999.90O-9 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Marines Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General $13,888.50O-8 · up to $18,999.90 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Marines Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General $11,540.10O-7 · up to $17,242.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Marines Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel $8,751.30O-6 · up to $15,408.30 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Marines Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel $7,295.40O-5 · up to $12,394.80 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Marines Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant $6,294.60O-4 · up to $10,509.90 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Marines Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant $5,534.10O-3 · up to $9,004.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Marines First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,782.00O-2 · up to $6,617.70 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Marines Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,150.20O-1 · up to $5,222.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Marines Midshipman / officer candidate insignia Midshipman / officer candidate OF-D Student Officer $1,452.90Cadet –
Enlisted ranks
United States Marines Sergeant major insignia Sergeant major OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Master gunnery sergeant insignia Master gunnery sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines First sergeant insignia First sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Gunnery sergeant insignia Gunnery sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class $3,932.10E-7 · up to $7,067.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major)
United States Marines Staff sergeant insignia Staff sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant $3,401.10E-6 · up to $5,267.70 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant)
United States Marines Sergeant insignia Sergeant OR-5 Sergeant $3,342.90E-5 · up to $4,421.70 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant)
United States Marines Corporal insignia Corporal OR-4 Corporal $3,142.20E-4 · up to $3,815.40 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Marines Lance corporal insignia Lance corporal OR-3 Private 1st Class $2,836.80E-3 · up to $3,198.00 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Marines Private first class insignia Private first class OR-2 Private $2,697.90E-2 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Private First Class)
Private OR-1 Private $2,407.20E-1 China Army ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private) insignia ้™†ๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Private)

Coast Guard

Rank Ladder Highest first · 20 of 20 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Coast Guard NATO code Basic pay / month
Equivalent in
China equivalents from its Navy.
Officers
United States Coast Guard Admiral insignia Admiral OF-9 General $18,999.90O-10 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (Admiral) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (Admiral)
United States Coast Guard Vice admiral insignia Vice admiral OF-8 Lieutenant General $18,999.90O-9 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Vice Admiral) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Vice Admiral)
United States Coast Guard Rear admiral insignia Rear admiral OF-7 Major General $13,888.50O-8 · up to $18,999.90 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Rear Admiral) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Rear Admiral)
United States Coast Guard Rear admiral (lower half) insignia Rear admiral (lower half) OF-6 Brigadier General $11,540.10O-7 · up to $17,242.20 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Captain) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Captain)
United States Coast Guard Captain insignia Captain OF-5 Colonel $8,751.30O-6 · up to $15,408.30 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Captain) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Captain)
United States Coast Guard Commander insignia Commander OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel $7,295.40O-5 · up to $12,394.80 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Commander) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Commander)
United States Coast Guard Lieutenant commander insignia Lieutenant commander OF-3 Major / Commandant $6,294.60O-4 · up to $10,509.90 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Lieutenant Commander) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Lieutenant Commander)
United States Coast Guard Lieutenant insignia Lieutenant OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant $5,534.10O-3 · up to $9,004.20 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Lieutenant) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Lieutenant)
United States Coast Guard Lieutenant (junior grade) insignia Lieutenant (junior grade) OF-1 Lieutenant $4,782.00O-2 · up to $6,617.70 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (Sub-Lieutenant) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (Sub-Lieutenant) China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Ensign) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Ensign)
United States Coast Guard Ensign insignia Ensign OF-1 Lieutenant $4,150.20O-1 · up to $5,222.40 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (Sub-Lieutenant) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (Sub-Lieutenant) China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Ensign) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Ensign)
Enlisted ranks
United States Coast Guard Command master chief petty officer insignia Command master chief petty officer OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Coast Guard Master chief petty officer insignia Master chief petty officer OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (First Class Sergeant Major)
United States Coast Guard Senior chief petty officer insignia Senior chief petty officer OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Second Class Sergeant Major)
United States Coast Guard Chief petty officer insignia Chief petty officer OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class $3,932.10E-7 · up to $7,067.40 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Third Class Sergeant Major)
United States Coast Guard Petty officer first class insignia Petty officer first class OR-6 Staff Sergeant $3,401.10E-6 · up to $5,267.70 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (First Class Master Sergeant)
United States Coast Guard Petty officer second class insignia Petty officer second class OR-5 Sergeant $3,342.90E-5 · up to $4,421.70 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Second Class Master Sergeant)
United States Coast Guard Petty officer third class insignia Petty officer third class OR-4 Corporal $3,142.20E-4 · up to $3,815.40 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Coast Guard Seaman insignia Seaman OR-3 Private 1st Class $2,836.80E-3 · up to $3,198.00 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Coast Guard Seaman apprentice insignia Seaman apprentice OR-2 Private $2,697.90E-2 China Navy ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Seaman First Class) insignia ๆตทๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Seaman First Class)
Seaman recruit OR-1 Private $2,407.20E-1 ๆตทๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Seaman Recruit)

Space Force

Rank Ladder Highest first · 19 of 19 matched
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ United States · Space Force NATO code Basic pay / month
Equivalent in
China equivalents from its Air Force.
Officers
United States Space Force General insignia General OF-9 General $18,999.90O-10 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ† (General)
United States Space Force Lieutenant general insignia Lieutenant general OF-8 Lieutenant General $18,999.90O-9 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ† (Lieutenant General)
United States Space Force Major general insignia Major general OF-7 Major General $13,888.50O-8 · up to $18,999.90 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ† (Major General)
United States Space Force Brigadier general insignia Brigadier general OF-6 Brigadier General $11,540.10O-7 · up to $17,242.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅคงๆ ก (Senior Colonel)
United States Space Force Colonel insignia Colonel OF-5 Colonel $8,751.30O-6 · up to $15,408.30 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๆ ก (Colonel)
United States Space Force Lieutenant colonel insignia Lieutenant colonel OF-4 Lieutenant Colonel $7,295.40O-5 · up to $12,394.80 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๆ ก (Lieutenant Colonel)
United States Space Force Major insignia Major OF-3 Major / Commandant $6,294.60O-4 · up to $10,509.90 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๆ ก (Major)
United States Space Force Captain insignia Captain OF-2 Captain / 1st Lieutenant $5,534.10O-3 · up to $9,004.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠๅฐ‰ (Captain)
United States Space Force First lieutenant insignia First lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,782.00O-2 · up to $6,617.70 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
United States Space Force Second lieutenant insignia Second lieutenant OF-1 Lieutenant $4,150.20O-1 · up to $5,222.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฐ‰ (First Lieutenant) China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅฐ‘ๅฐ‰ (Second Lieutenant)
Enlisted ranks
United States Space Force Chief master sergeant insignia Chief master sergeant OR-9 Sergeant Major $6,910.20E-9 · up to $10,729.20 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant first class)
United States Space Force Senior master sergeant insignia Senior master sergeant OR-8 1st Sergeant $5,656.50E-8 · up to $8,067.30 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant second class)
United States Space Force Master sergeant insignia Master sergeant OR-7 Sergeant 1st Class $3,932.10E-7 · up to $7,067.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‰็บงๅ†›ๅฃซ้•ฟ (Master sergeant third class)
United States Space Force Technical sergeant insignia Technical sergeant OR-6 Staff Sergeant $3,401.10E-6 · up to $5,267.70 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Technical sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ€็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Technical sergeant)
United States Space Force Sergeant insignia Sergeant OR-5 Sergeant $3,342.90E-5 · up to $4,421.70 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Staff sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไบŒ็บงไธŠๅฃซ (Staff sergeant)
United States Space Force Specialist 4 insignia Specialist 4 OR-4 Corporal $3,142.20E-4 · up to $3,815.40 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธญๅฃซ (Sergeant)
United States Space Force Specialist 3 insignia Specialist 3 OR-3 Private 1st Class $2,836.80E-3 · up to $3,198.00 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธ‹ๅฃซ (Corporal)
United States Space Force Specialist 2 insignia Specialist 2 OR-2 Private $2,697.90E-2 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Airman First Class) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ไธŠ็ญ‰ๅ…ต (Airman First Class)
Specialist 1 OR-1 Private $2,407.20E-1 China Air Force ็ฉบๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Airman) insignia ็ฉบๅ†›ๅˆ—ๅ…ต (Airman)

United States Military Pay Chart 2026

Monthly basic pay by grade and years of service Effective 1 January 2026
Grade ≤ 2> 2> 3> 4> 6> 8> 10> 12> 14> 16> 18> 20> 22> 24> 26> 28> 30> 32> 34> 36> 38> 40
Enlisted
E-1Private ยท Seaman recruit ยท Airman basic ยท Specialist 1 2,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.202,407.20
E-2Private ยท Seaman apprentice ยท Airman ยท Private first class ยท Specialist 2 2,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.902,697.90
E-3Private first class ยท Seaman ยท Airman first class ยท Lance corporal ยท Specialist 3 2,836.803,015.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.003,198.00
E-4Specialist ยท Corporal ยท Petty officer third class ยท Senior airman ยท Specialist 4 3,142.203,303.003,482.403,658.503,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.403,815.40
E-5Sergeant ยท Petty officer second class ยท Staff sergeant 3,342.903,598.203,775.803,946.804,110.004,299.904,395.304,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.704,421.70
E-6Staff sergeant ยท Petty officer first class ยท Technical sergeant 3,401.103,743.103,908.104,068.904,235.704,612.804,759.505,043.305,130.305,193.605,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.705,267.70
E-7Sergeant first class ยท Chief petty officer ยท Master sergeant ยท Gunnery sergeant 3,932.104,291.504,456.204,673.104,843.805,135.705,300.405,591.705,835.006,000.906,177.306,245.706,475.206,598.207,067.407,067.407,067.407,067.407,067.407,067.407,067.407,067.40
E-8First sergeant ยท Master sergeant ยท Command senior chief petty officer ยท Senior chief petty officer ยท Senior master sergeant 5,656.505,907.006,061.806,247.206,448.206,811.206,995.407,308.307,481.707,908.907,908.908,067.308,067.308,067.308,067.308,067.308,067.30
E-9Command sergeant major ยท Sergeant major ยท Command master chief petty officer ยท Master chief petty officer ยท Command chief master sergeant ยท Chief master sergeant ยท Master gunnery sergeant 6,910.207,066.507,263.607,496.107,730.708,105.108,423.108,756.709,267.909,267.909,730.209,730.2010,217.4010,217.4010,729.2010,729.20
Warrant officers
W-1 4,056.604,493.704,611.004,859.105,152.205,584.205,786.106,069.306,346.506,564.906,766.207,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.107,010.10
W-2 4,621.805,058.905,193.305,286.005,585.406,051.006,282.606,509.406,787.507,005.007,201.507,437.007,591.507,714.207,714.207,714.207,714.207,714.207,714.207,714.207,714.207,714.20
W-3 5,223.305,440.505,664.305,736.905,970.906,431.106,910.507,136.407,397.707,665.908,150.408,476.508,671.808,879.709,162.609,162.609,162.609,162.609,162.609,162.609,162.609,162.60
W-4 5,719.806,152.106,328.506,502.206,801.907,098.007,398.007,848.308,243.708,619.908,928.609,228.909,669.6010,032.0010,445.4010,445.4010,653.6010,653.6010,653.6010,653.6010,653.6010,653.60
W-5 10,169.7010,685.7011,070.3011,495.1011,495.1012,070.8012,070.8012,673.5012,673.5013,308.3013,308.30
Commissioned officers
O-1Second lieutenant ยท Ensign 4,150.204,320.005,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.405,222.40
O-2First lieutenant ยท Lieutenant (junior grade) 4,782.005,446.206,272.406,484.506,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.706,617.70
O-3Captain ยท Lieutenant 5,534.106,273.906,770.407,382.707,737.008,125.508,375.708,788.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.209,004.20
O-4Major ยท Lieutenant commander 6,294.607,286.407,773.607,881.008,332.208,816.409,420.009,888.3010,214.4010,401.6010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.9010,509.90
O-5Lieutenant colonel ยท Commander 7,295.408,218.208,787.008,894.109,249.609,461.409,928.5010,271.7010,715.1011,391.3011,713.8012,032.7012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.8012,394.80
O-6Colonel ยท Captain 8,751.309,613.8010,245.0010,245.0010,284.3010,725.0010,783.5010,783.5011,396.4012,479.7013,115.4013,751.1014,112.9014,479.2015,188.7015,188.7015,408.3015,408.3015,408.3015,408.3015,408.3015,408.30
O-7Brigadier general ยท Rear admiral (lower half) 11,540.1012,076.2012,324.3012,522.0012,878.7013,231.8013,639.2014,045.7014,454.3015,735.3016,817.7016,817.7016,817.7016,817.7016,904.4016,904.4017,242.2017,242.2017,242.2017,242.2017,242.2017,242.20
O-8Major general ยท Rear admiral 13,888.5014,343.9014,645.4014,729.4015,106.5015,735.3015,882.0016,479.6016,651.8017,166.6017,911.8018,598.2018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.90
O-9Lieutenant general ยท Vice admiral 18,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.90
O-10General ยท Admiral 18,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.9018,999.90
Monthly basic pay before tax, effective 1 January 2026. Allowances (housing, food) and special pays come on top. Years of service are cumulative: "2" reads "over 2 years". A blank cell is a grade not normally reached that early. An E-1 with less than four months of service draws $2,225.70; cadets and midshipmen $1,452.90. Pay is capped at $18,999.90 for O-7 to O-10 and $15,408.30 for O-6 and below; the senior enlisted advisor of each service draws $11,166.90. Officers with over four years of prior enlisted or warrant service are paid on the higher O-1E to O-3E scale. Amounts in U.S. dollars.

Overview

The United States Armed Forces are one of the most formidable and technologically advanced military forces in the world, comprising several branches:

  • United States Army: The U.S. Army is the largest branch and primarily responsible for land-based military operations. It includes infantry, armored units, artillery, and support units, with a focus on ground warfare.
  • United States Navy: The U.S. Navy is responsible for maritime operations and defense. It operates aircraft carriers, submarines, surface ships, and aircraft, ensuring sea control and power projection.
  • United States Air Force: The U.S. Air Force is responsible for aerial and space operations, including fighter aircraft, bombers, transport planes, and space assets. It plays a critical role in air superiority and global mobility.
  • United States Marine Corps: The U.S. Marine Corps is a specialized branch known for its rapid deployment capabilities and amphibious operations. They serve as an expeditionary force ready for quick response.
  • United States Space Force: The newest branch, the U.S. Space Force, focuses on space-related operations, including satellite deployment, space surveillance, and space-based missile defense.
  • United States Coast Guard: While primarily a law enforcement agency, the U.S. Coast Guard also serves a military role during times of war or national security needs. It's responsible for maritime law enforcement and search and rescue.
United States Military
United States military personnel in dress uniforms
Related Pages
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ vs ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง United Kingdom ranks ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ vs ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Iran ranks ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ vs ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ต North Korea ranks All China ranks All rank structures United States Military Overview
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources. Pay: DFAS, Basic Pay โ€“ Enlisted, DFAS, Basic Pay โ€“ Warrant Officers, DFAS, Basic Pay โ€“ Officers.
Insignia image credits