Which pay grade corresponds to Vice Admiral?

• A. O-7
• B. O-8
• C. O-9
• D. O-10

Answer: (C)

Understanding pay grades for Navy officers: flag officers are at O-7 and above, with the number of stars on their rank insignia matching the pay grade. One star corresponds to the lowest flag rank (O-7), two stars to O-8, three stars to O-9, and four stars to O-10. Vice Admiral is the three-star level, so it aligns with pay grade O-9, placing it above the O-8 Rear Admiral and below the O-10 Admiral.