Average Salary Air Force Captain

Air Force Captain Pay: A Comprehensive Guide

Higher Pay for Officers

In the United States Air Force, officers generally receive a higher average salary than enlisted servicemembers. WEB Pilots are the only exception to this rule.

Determining Pay Rate

To determine your monthly basic pay as an enlisted servicemember in the Air Force, follow these steps:

1. Choose your paygrade from E-1 to E-9.
2. Refer to the pay table to determine your base pay.

Rank and Pay Scale

Captain is the 19th rank in the United States Air Force. It is directly below Major and above First Lieutenant.

Captains earn a starting salary of $4,637 per month, with a maximum salary of $7,544 per month after 14 years of experience. With over 18 years of experience, the starting salary increases to $5,274 per month, with a maximum salary of $8,805 per month.

Estimated Total Pay

The estimated total pay for an Air Force Captain in the United States is $156,580 per year. The average base salary is $120,355 per year.

Additional Compensation

Captains may also receive additional compensation, such as:

• Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
• Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
• Family Separation Allowance