E-7 is an enlisted pay grade. The title depends on the branch, but the pay is identical.
E-7 basic pay by years of service
| Years of service | Monthly | Yearly | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 or less | $3,932.10 | $47,185 | |
| Over 2 | $4,291.50 | $51,498 | +$359.40 |
| Over 3 | $4,456.20 | $53,474 | +$164.70 |
| Over 4 | $4,673.10 | $56,077 | +$216.90 |
| Over 6 | $4,843.80 | $58,126 | +$170.70 |
| Over 8 | $5,135.70 | $61,628 | +$291.90 |
| Over 10 | $5,300.40 | $63,605 | +$164.70 |
| Over 12 | $5,591.70 | $67,100 | +$291.30 |
| Over 14 | $5,835.00 | $70,020 | +$243.30 |
| Over 16 | $6,000.90 | $72,011 | +$165.90 |
| Over 18 | $6,177.30 | $74,128 | +$176.40 |
| Over 20 | $6,245.70 | $74,948 | +$68.40 |
| Over 22 | $6,475.20 | $77,702 | +$229.50 |
| Over 24 | $6,598.20 | $79,178 | +$123.00 |
| Over 26 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | +$469.20 |
| Over 28 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
| Over 30 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
| Over 32 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
| Over 34 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
| Over 36 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
| Over 38 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
| Over 40 | $7,067.40 | $84,809 | no change |
Rank title in each branch
| Army | Sergeant First Class |
| Navy | Chief Petty Officer |
| Marine Corps | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Air Force | Master Sergeant |
| Space Force | Master Sergeant |
| Coast Guard | Chief Petty Officer |
What an E-7 takes home in total
Basic pay is only part of the picture. At over 6 years, an E-7 earns $4,843.80 in basic pay and $476.95 in BAS. With an example housing allowance of $1,806 (an E-5 with dependents at Fort Bragg in 2026; your own rate depends on your grade and duty station), the monthly total is $7,126.75. The housing and food parts are tax-free, which is worth thousands of dollars a year compared with a civilian salary of the same size.
Questions
How much does an E-7 make a month in 2026?
Basic pay for an E-7 ranges from $3,932.10 a month (2 or less years of service) to $7,067.40 (over 40 years). Most members also receive tax-free BAS of $476.95 and, unless they live in government housing, BAH that depends on their duty station.
What is E-7 pay per year?
$47,185 to $84,809 a year in basic pay alone, before allowances.
Is E-7 pay the same in every branch?
Yes. Basic pay depends only on grade and years of service, so an E-7 in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard is paid from the same table.