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List of Military Ranks United States Coast Guard Pay (Ordered By Seniority)

E-1Coast Guard Seaman RecruitSeaman Recruit PayStarting pay $2,017/mo
E-2Coast Guard Seaman ApprenticeSeaman Apprentice PayStarting pay $2,261/mo - max $2,282/mo with over 40 years' experience
E-3Coast Guard SeamanSeaman PayStarting pay $2,378/mo - max $2,680/mo with over 10 years' experience
E-4Coast Guard Petty Officer Third ClassPetty Officer Third Class PayStarting pay $2,634/mo - max $3,197/mo with over 10 years' experience
E-5Coast Guard Petty Officer Second ClassPetty Officer Second Class PayStarting pay $2,872/mo - max $4,076/mo with over 14 years' experience
E-6Coast Guard Petty Officer First ClassPetty Officer First Class PayStarting pay $3,136/mo - max $4,856/mo with over 18 years' experience
E-7Coast Guard Chief Petty OfficerChief Petty Officer PayStarting pay $3,625/mo - max $6,516/mo with over 26 years' experience
E-8Coast Guard Senior Chief Petty OfficerSenior Chief Petty Officer PayStarting pay $5,215/mo - max $7,437/mo with over 30 years' experience
E-9Coast Guard Master Chief Petty OfficerMaster Chief Petty Officer PayStarting pay $6,371/mo - max $9,891/mo with over 38 years' experience
E-9Coast Guard Command Master Chief Petty OfficerCommand Master Chief Petty Officer PayStarting pay $6,371/mo - max $9,891/mo with over 38 years' experience
E-9Coast Guard Master Chief Petty Officer Of The Coast GuardMaster Chief Petty Officer Of The Coast Guard PayStarting pay $6,371/mo - max $9,891/mo with over 38 years' experience
W-2Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2Chief Warrant Officer 2 PayStarting pay $4,261/mo - max $7,112/mo with over 24 years' experience
W-3Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3Chief Warrant Officer 3 PayStarting pay $4,816/mo - max $8,447/mo with over 26 years' experience
W-4Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4Chief Warrant Officer 4 PayStarting pay $5,273/mo - max $9,822/mo with over 30 years' experience
O-1Coast Guard EnsignEnsign PayStarting pay $3,826/mo - max $4,815/mo with over 10 years' experience
O-2Coast Guard Lieutenant Junior GradeLieutenant Junior Grade PayStarting pay $4,409/mo - max $6,101/mo with over 10 years' experience
O-3Coast Guard LieutenantLieutenant PayStarting pay $5,102/mo - max $8,301/mo with over 14 years' experience
O-4Coast Guard Lieutenant CommanderLieutenant Commander PayStarting pay $5,803/mo - max $9,689/mo with over 18 years' experience
O-5Coast Guard CommanderCommander PayStarting pay $6,726/mo - max $11,427/mo with over 22 years' experience
O-6Coast Guard CaptainCaptain PayStarting pay $8,068/mo - max $14,282/mo with over 30 years' experience
O-7Coast Guard Rear Admiral Lower HalfRear Admiral Lower Half PayStarting pay $10,639/mo - max $15,896/mo with over 30 years' experience
O-8Coast Guard Rear AdmiralRear Admiral PayStarting pay $12,804/mo - max $18,458/mo with over 34 years' experience
O-9Coast Guard Vice AdmiralVice Admiral PayStarting pay $18,096/mo - max $18,492/mo with over 24 years' experience
O-10Coast Guard AdmiralAdmiral PayStarting pay $18,492/mo - max $18,492/mo with over 22 years' experience

United States Coast Guard Pay

Seamen in the United States Coast Guard are receive a monthly salary called basic pay at a rate determined by their rank's Department of Defense paygrade. Most Coast Guard paygrades receive automatic pay raises every one to two years, with lower paygrades reaching maximum pay more quickly then higher paygrades.

In addition to monthly basic pay, all seamen are eligible for a variety of supplimental payments and allowances including combat pay, flight pay, and food and housing allowances among others. Choose any Coast Guard rank for a full basic pay chart as well as applicable allowances and additional pay.

Military Discounts & Benefits for Seamen:

In addition to basic pay and allowances, active-duty seamen, veterans, and even their families are eligible for hundreds of discounts and additional benefits offered by organizations and private companies like JetBlue , United Airlines , Verizon , and hundreds more.

Learn more about Military Discounts