Sergeant Major Army Pay Scale
Sergeants Major have the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, with the pay grade E-9. The pay scale for Sergeants Major depends on whether they are on active duty or in the Army Reserves or National Guard, as well as how long they have served in the U.S. Army. In addition to base pay, Sergeants Major receive allowances for food and housing, as well as a variety of benefits.
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Types
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Active duty Sergeants Major earn base pay of approximately $4,250 to $6,600 per month, as of 2008. Sergeants Major who are in the Army Reserves or the National Guard earn 2-day drill pay of approximately $560 to $800, plus $2,125 to $3,300 per year for annual training, depending on how long they have been in service. A Sergeant Major who serves 1 weekend per month and 2 weeks of training per year in the Army Reserves or National Guard would have base pay of about $8,845 to $12,900 per year.
Time Frame
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Enlisted personnel need at least 10 years of service to attain the rank of Sergeant Major. With 10 years' service, Sergeants Major who are active duty earn approximately $4,250 per month. After 12 years, their base pay increases to about $4,350 per month. At 14 years, base pay rises to about $4,475 per month, and at 16 years, it's about $4,600 per month. Sergeants Major who have served 18 years earn about $4,750 per month, and after 20 years, their pay rises to nearly $5,000 per month. At 22 years of service, Sergeants Major earn just under $5,200 per month, and at 24 years, their pay is just under $5,400 per month. After 26 years of service, Sergeants Major earn about $5,700 per month. Senior enlisted Sergeants Major who have served for at least 30 years earn nearly $6,000 per month, and those who have served 34 years earn about $6,300 per month. Sergeants Major serving 38 years or more earn base pay of about $6,600 per month.
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Features
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Sergeants Major receive several types of allowances in addition to their base pay. The Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) for enlisted members, which helps cover food and other basic costs, is approximately $300 per month. The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) varies depending on the housing costs of a particular area, and whether the Army members have dependents, but in general Sergeants Major receive BAH pay of about $780 to $1,000 per month. Both of these types of allowances are tax-free.
Benefits
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In addition to base pay and allowances, Sergeants Major receive health and dental insurance for themselves and their family members, as well as life insurance, a retirement plan and 30 days of vacation per year. They may also be eligible to have moving and educational expenses reimbursed, and qualify for special rates on housing loans through the Veteran's Administration. Non-cash compensation, such as these benefits, account for a significant portion of the total compensation for Sergeants Major.
Potential
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The U.S. Army issues annual raises for both base pay and the basic allowances. In addition, Sergeants Major may be eligible for bonuses and special pay, such as the $150 to $250 per month in extra pay for flight crews or $100 to $250 per month for divers. The United States also has a special position, Sergeant Major of the Army, who serves as a spokesperson and adviser. Only one Sergeant Major can hold this position at a time. The Sergeant Major of the Army receives base pay of about $6,875 per month, plus $2,000 per year in tax-free allowance.
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