What is the pay grade for a Vice Admiral?

The pay grade for a Vice Admiral is O-9. This rank is part of the officer rank structure in the United States Navy, where the ranks are designated by a series of letters and numbers. The letter "O" signifies that the rank is for commissioned officers, while the number indicates the level of the rank within the officer hierarchy.

A Vice Admiral, being a three-star admiral, holds significant authority and typically commands large naval operations or serves in high-level staff positions. The structure designates O-9 for Vice Admirals, placing them above Rear Admirals (O-7 and O-8) and below Admiral (O-10). Each rank represents varying levels of responsibility and command, with the numbers reflecting seniority and the structural hierarchy within the armed forces.