E-4
Military abbreviation · Military Pay Grade
| Stands for | Enlisted pay grade 4 |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
E-4 stands for Enlisted pay grade 4, a military pay grade abbreviation.
Fourth US enlisted pay grade: Specialist or Corporal in the Army, Petty Officer Third Class in the Navy and Coast Guard, Senior Airman in the Air Force, Corporal in the Marine Corps and Specialist 4 in the Space Force. It is one of the most heavily populated grades in the armed forces.
Example: An E-4 with three years of service will see a modest raise under next year's pay table.
Usage notes
Whether an E-4 is a noncommissioned officer depends on the service and title: Army corporals, Marine corporals and Navy petty officers third class are NCOs, while Army specialists and Air Force senior airmen are not. Single junior enlisted members at or below this grade usually live in barracks or dormitories when space is available. NATO code OR-4.
Related abbreviations
More military pay grade abbreviations
- E-1 – Enlisted pay grade 1
- E-2 – Enlisted pay grade 2
- E-3 – Enlisted pay grade 3
- E-5 – Enlisted pay grade 5
- E-6 – Enlisted pay grade 6
- E-7 – Enlisted pay grade 7
- E-8 – Enlisted pay grade 8
- E-9 – Enlisted pay grade 9
- O-1 – Officer pay grade 1
- O-10 – Officer pay grade 10
- O-1E – Officer pay grade 1 with prior enlisted service
- O-2 – Officer pay grade 2