- A Chief Master Sergeant is a noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force at DoD paygrade E-9. A Chief Master Sergeant receives a monthly basic pay salary starting at $0 per month, with raises up to $8,498 per month once they have served for over 38 years. In addition to basic pay, Chief Master Sergeants may receive additional pay allowances for housing and food, as well as special incentive pay for hostile fire and dangerous duties.