Enlisted members of the USAF have pay grades from E-1 (entry level) to E-9 (senior enlisted). While all USAF military personnel are referred to as Airmen, the term also refers to the pay grades of E-1 through E-4, which are below the level of non-commissioned officers (NCOs). Above the pay grade of E-4 (i.e., pay grades E-5 through E-9) all ranks fall into the category of NCO and are further subdivided into "NCOs" (pay grades E-5 and E-6) and "Senior NCOs" (pay grades E-7 through E-9); the term "Junior NCO" is sometimes used to refer to staff sergeants and technical sergeants (pay grades E-5 and E-6).
Enlisted members of the USAF have pay grades from E-1 ( entry level ) to E-9 ( senior enlisted ) . While all USAF military personnel are referred to as Airmen , the term also refers to the pay grades of E-1 through E-4 , which are below the level of non - commissioned officers ( NCOs ) . Above the pay grade of E-4 ( i.e. , pay grades E-5 through E-9 ) all ranks fall into the category of NCO and are further subdivided into " NCOs " ( pay grades E-5 and E-6 ) and " Senior NCOs " ( pay grades E-7 through E-9 ) ; the term " Junior NCO " is sometimes used to refer to staff sergeants and technical sergeants ( pay grades E-5 and E-6 ) .
What is the highest pay grade in the USAF?
What is the highest pay grade in the USAF ?
E-9 (senior enlisted)
E-9 (senior enlisted)