United States Air Force Ranks In Order - Military-Ranks.org
The United States Air Force has twenty two grades of enlisted airmen and officers, with most airmen enlisting at the entry-level rank of Airman Basic (AB, paygrade E-1). The highest rank achievable in the Air Force is General of the Air Force.
United States Air Force » Officer Rank Structure - Military-Ranks.org
This table lists the active officer ranks in the United States Air Force in increasing order of senority. Choose any rank for detailed information including duties and leadership responsibilities, Air Force officer pay details, officer rank insignia, and more.
Air Force Airman - Military Ranks
Airman (E-2) is the second lowest enlisted rank in the US Air Force. Airman is the rank just above Airman Basic and below Airman First Class. An Airman is typically promoted from Airman Basic after six months of active duty service, or immediately after …
Air Force Airman First Class - Military Ranks
Airman First Class is the 3rd rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Airman and directly below Senior Airman. An airman first class is an Enlisted Airman at DoD paygrade E-3, with a starting monthly pay of $2,378 .
Air Force Captain - Military Ranks
Captain (Capt) is the third Commissioned Officer rank in the United States Air Force. It ranks just above First Lieutenant and below a Major. Captain is the entry rank for new Commissioned Officers with a doctorate in a healthcare profession.
Air Force Staff Sergeant - Military Ranks
Staff Sergeant is the 5th rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Senior Airman and directly below Technical Sergeant. A staff sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer at DoD paygrade E-5, with a starting monthly pay of $2,872 .
United States Air Force » Pay Tables for 2025 - Military-Ranks.org
In addition to monthly basic pay, all airmen are eligible for a variety of supplimental payments and allowances including combat pay, flight pay, and food and housing allowances among others. Choose any Air Force rank for a full basic pay chart as …
Air Force Major - Military Ranks
Major is the 20th rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Captain and directly below Lieutenant Colonel. A major is a Field Officer at DoD paygrade O-4, with a starting monthly pay of $5,803 .
Air Force Lieutenant General - Military Ranks
Lieutenant General is the 25th rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Major General and directly below General. A lieutenant general is a General Officer at DoD paygrade O-9, with a starting monthly pay of $18,096 .
Air Force Senior Master Sergeant - Military Ranks
Senior Master Sergeant is the 8th rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Master Sergeant and directly below Chief Master Sergeant. A senior master sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer at DoD paygrade E-8, with a starting monthly pay of $5,215. How do you become a Senior Master Sergeant?