Military pay for commissioned officers?

I've been doing some research on becoming a commissioned officer and came up with a few questions. If anyone could tell me, which branch of the military tends to pay their commissioned officers the most? Or is the pay typically the same across branches?

The pay for commissioned officers in the U.S. military is determined by uniformed pay scales, which are the same for all branches. This means an officer's pay isn't influenced by which branch of the military they serve in, whether Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force. Instead, pay is determined by a couple of factors: rank and years of service.

When an officer first commissions, they start off as an O-1 (Second Lieutenant in the Army, Air Force, and Marines, or an Ensign in the Navy and Coast Guard). As they get promoted, they move up in rank, from O-1 all the way to O-10 (General or Admiral). With each increase in rank, the officer's base pay increases.

In addition to rank, another factor affecting an officer's pay is their time in service. The longer someone has served in the military, the higher their base pay, even if their rank remains the same.

Besides base pay, officers also receive allowances for housing and meals, which can vary depending on where they live, whether they have dependents, and other factors. They can also receive special pay for certain situations, such as hazardous duty pay or flight pay.

Remember that while pay is an important factor, it's also essential to consider what branch and role align with your interests, skills, and long-term career goals. Each branch offers unique opportunities, and the experience of serving as an officer can vary widely from branch to branch and role to role.