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Air Force Senior Master Sergeant PayE-8 Noncommissioned Officer, U.S. Air Force |
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Air Force Ranks » Senior Master Sergeant Rank • SMSgt Pay • SMSgt Rank History
How much does an E-8 Senior Master Sergeant in the Air Force get paid?
A Senior Master Sergeant is a noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force at DoD paygrade E-8. A Senior Master Sergeant receives a monthly basic pay salary starting at $0 per month, with raises up to $7,437 per month once they have served for over 30 years.
In addition to basic pay, Senior Master Sergeants may receive additional pay allowances for housing and food, as well as special incentive pay for hostile fire and dangerous duties.
Including the most common pay allowances, the average total compensation for a Senior Master Sergeant may range from $30,739.19 to $119,986.79 per year as of 2024.
Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Basic Pay Table for 2024
| Years Experience | Monthly Basic Pay | Yearly Basic Pay | Drill Pay |
Hazard Pay
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| Over 8 years | $5,214.90 / mo | $62,578.80 / yr | $173.83 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 10 years | $5,445.60 / mo | $65,347.20 / yr | $181.52 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 12 years | $5,588.40 / mo | $67,060.80 / yr | $186.28 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 14 years | $5,759.40 / mo | $69,112.80 / yr | $191.98 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 16 years | $5,944.50 / mo | $71,334.00 / yr | $198.15 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 18 years | $6,279.30 / mo | $75,351.60 / yr | $209.31 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 20 years | $6,449.10 / mo | $77,389.20 / yr | $214.97 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 22 years | $6,737.40 / mo | $80,848.80 / yr | $224.58 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 24 years | $6,897.30 / mo | $82,767.60 / yr | $229.91 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 26 years | $7,291.20 / mo | $87,494.40 / yr | $243.04 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 28 years | $7,291.20 / mo | $87,494.40 / yr | $243.04 / drill | $240.00 |
| Over 30 years | $7,437.30 / mo | $89,247.60 / yr | $247.91 / drill | $240.00 |
Additional Pay & Allowances for an E-8
In addition to Basic Pay, a Senior Master Sergeant may be eligible to receive several types of allowances and incentive pay.
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Basic Allowance for Housing is a monthly payment meant to subsidize a servicemember's housing while deployed. The amount of BAH received each month depends on the location in which they live.
The average Basic Housing Allowance for a Senior Master Sergeant with dependants is $2,501.75, or $2,101.35 with no dependants.
Basic Allowance for Subsistance (BAS)
All enlisted members of the Air Force receive a monthly allowance for food and drink of $460.25.
Enlisted members' BAS is higher than officers' BAS, as enlisted members are generally responsible for buying their own food.
Hazard Pay / Hostile Fire Pay
A Senior Master Sergeant may receive hazard pay of $240.00 / mo while serving in an active combat zone or subject to hostile fire or other hazards.
Military Discounts & Benefits for Airmen:
In addition to basic pay and allowances, active-duty airmen, 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.
Senior Master Sergeant Pay Calculator for 2024
As this page shows, the total compensation paid to an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant is significantly more than just basic pay. This simple pay calculator can estimate the total compensation for a Senior Master Sergeant by adding basic pay to housing allowance (BAH) and subsistance allowance (BAS), the two largest payments received by most airmen.
Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Salary Calculator
| E-8 Basic Pay with years service | $0.00 per year |
| Average BAH allowance (no dependants) | $25,216.19 per year |
| Average BAS allowance (enlisted) | $5,523.00 per year |
| Total Estimated Compensation | $30,739.19 per year |
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The Government civilian employee equivalent of a Senior Master Sergeant is paid under the General Schedule paygrade. To learn more, see this Air Force ranks to civilian General Schedule grades conversion table .