Fact-check · Sep 21, 2026
“6% increase for e six, through o three, and 5% for o four and above”
TRUE
What the record shows
White House FY2027 budget proposal (released April 3, 2026) requests 6% pay raise for E-6 through O-3 and 5% for O-4 and above, effective January 1, 2027.
Sources
- Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill
- Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill - Air Force TImes
- FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
- FY2027 NDAA: Military Basic Pay Raise Proposal - EveryCRSReport.com
- 2027 Military Pay Chart 3.6 & 5-7% (All Pay Grades)
- 2027 Military Pay Raise Proposal Hits 7% for Junior Enlisted, 5-6% for Everyone Else | MyBaseGuide
From: Military Spouse Commission Inaugural Meeting
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