Branch chart · 2026
Coast Guard Pay Chart, 2026
Basic pay for Coast Guard members is the same national schedule as every other branch. Use the 2026 table for the rates.
- Rates
- EO 14368, Schedule 8
- Effective
- January 1, 2026
- Basic pay table
- Open the 2026 chart
- Checked
- 2026-11-01
Basic pay: the same for every branch
Monthly basic pay is one schedule for all uniformed services, set by grade and years of service (37 U.S.C. § 203(a)(1)). The 2026 rates are in Executive Order 14368, Schedule 8, effective January 1, 2026. The Coast Guard chart uses that same table.
Not on this page
Special and incentive pays, promotion timelines, and service-specific pay rules. This site does not publish these for Coast Guard yet. Basic allowance for housing depends on the housing area and is not a branch rate. For housing, use the BAH calculator.
Coast Guard rank titles
The DoD comparable-grades table prints one title column for the Navy and the Coast Guard. The table below uses that column for each enlisted and officer grade. Titles do not change basic pay, which is set by grade and years of service.
| Grade | Navy and Coast Guard title |
|---|---|
| O-10 | Admiral |
| O-9 | Vice Admiral |
| O-8 | Rear Admiral (UH) |
| O-7 | Rear Admiral (LH) |
| O-6 | Captain |
| O-5 | Commander |
| O-4 | Lieutenant Commander |
| O-3 | Lieutenant |
| O-2 | Lieutenant (JG) |
| O-1 | Ensign |
| E-9 | Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy |
| E-9 | Master Chief Petty Officer |
| E-8 | Senior Chief Petty Officer |
| E-7 | Chief Petty Officer |
| E-6 | Petty Officer, 1st Class |
| E-5 | Petty Officer, 2nd Class |
| E-4 | Petty Officer, 3rd Class |
| E-3 | Seaman |
| E-2 | Seaman Apprentice |
| E-1 | Seaman Recruit |
Senior positions with a fixed or capped basic pay rule
The DFAS notes name a few senior positions that have their own basic pay rule. Two of them are Coast Guard positions.
- Enlisted, E-9. Basic pay is set at one amount regardless of years of service for the senior enlisted positions listed in the notes, including the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard. The list also includes the Sergeant Major of the Army and the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy.
- Officer, O-7 to O-10. For the positions listed in the notes, including the Commandant of the Coast Guard, basic pay is limited to the Executive Schedule level II rate for the calendar year. The notes give the monthly limit.
Sources: DFAS: Basic Pay, Enlistedand DFAS: Basic Pay, Commissioned Officers, notes as published.
Pay dates
Active-duty Coast Guard members are paid on the DFAS active-duty calendar, which the same DFAS page lists for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force. For January 2026, the first pay date is Jan. 15 and the second is Jan. 30. The 2026 pay dates page lists the full year.
Source: 2026 Active Duty Paydays.
Housing allowance
BAH does not depend on the branch. A Coast Guard member in a given grade, with the same dependency status, in the same housing area receives the same monthly BAH as a member of another service. The BAH guideexplains how the rate is set, and the BAH calculator shows the 2025 DTMO rates by housing area.
Special pays that apply to every branch
These pays are not Coast Guard rates, but a Coast Guard member can receive them when the qualification rules are met. TheMarine Corps page lists the same rules with the full rate table.
- Hazardous duty incentive pay, including parachute duty ($150 a month) and military free fall ($240 a month).
- Foreign language proficiency bonus, from $0 or $50 a month at ILR skill level 1 to $400 a month at level 4 or higher.
- Imminent danger pay, up to $225 a month, paid at 1/30 for each qualifying day.
Not published on this site
- Coast Guard promotion criteria. The site has no verified Coast Guard promotion table yet.
- Coast Guard-specific allowances and special pays beyond the service-wide pays above.
- Coast Guard rank pages. None are published yet; the national 2026 chart covers every grade.
Sources
- Executive Order 14368, Schedule 8
- 37 U.S.C. § 203, Basic pay
- DoD FMR Volume 7A, Comparable Grades (June 2026)
- 2026 Active Duty Paydays
Checked 2026-11-01.
Frequently asked questions
Is basic pay different for Coast Guard members?
No. Basic pay is one national schedule for every uniformed service, set by grade and years of service. The table on this page is the same table as the national 2026 chart.
Source: 37 U.S.C. 203(a)(1); Executive Order 14368, Schedule 8.
What is the Coast Guard title for E-5 and O-3?
For Coast Guard, E-5 is Petty Officer, 2nd Class and O-3 is Lieutenant. Titles do not change basic pay; the pay grade does.
Source: DoD FMR Vol. 7A, Comparable Grades (June 2026).
Does BAH depend on my branch?
No. BAH depends on your grade, dependency status, and housing area. Use the BAH calculator on this site for the 2025 DTMO estimate, and DTMO’s lookup for the current year.
Source: DTMO, Basic Allowance for Housing; this site’s BAH calculator.
Are special pays included in the basic pay table?
No. Special and incentive pays, such as hazardous duty incentive pay or aviation career incentive pay, are separate pays with their own eligibility rules. This page lists only the service-wide pays it verifies.
Source: 37 U.S.C. 301a and 310; DFAS hazardous duty incentive pay table (as cited on this page).
Which pay calendar should Coast Guard members use?
This page shows the DFAS 2026 active-duty pay calendar as a reference. Confirm your own Coast Guard pay dates with your unit or payroll office.
Source: DFAS 2026 Active Duty Paydays (as shown on this page). Coast Guard payroll source not yet verified; see docs/gaps.md.