E-9’s
When servicemembers hit this paygrade, their paycheck shots up substantially. These ranks are well-respected and include Army sergeant majors, Air Force and Space Force chief master sergeants, Navy and Coast Guard master chief petty officers, and Marine master gunnery sergeants and sergeant majors.
They can earn between $5,637 and $8,752 per month, depending on experience. Those with 38 years of service are looking at a salary of $105,030. But that’s only the beginning. Let’s move into the other categories.