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.

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.

The highest enlisted rank a soldier can achieve in the Air Force is Command Chief Master Sergeant. This table lists the Air Force enlisted ranks in order of seniority, from lowest to highest. Choose any rank for detailed information on rank insignia, …

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 .

Major (Maj) is the lowest Field Officer rank in the United States Air Force. It is just above the rank of Captain and below Lieutenant Colonel. It is the most junior Field Officer rank. A Major's responsibilities include serving as the main staff officer of a brigade and task force Executive Officer. The rank insignia for Major is a gold oak leaf.

Master Sergeant is the 7th rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Technical Sergeant and directly below Senior Master Sergeant. A master sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer at DoD paygrade E-7, with a starting monthly pay of $3,625. How do you become a …

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?

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 …

Technical Sergeant is the 6th rank in the United States Air Force, ranking above Staff Sergeant and directly below Master Sergeant. A technical sergeant is a Noncommissioned Officer at DoD paygrade E-6, with a starting monthly pay of $3,136 .

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 …