Basic Pay
// Monthly · Pre-taxBAH Estimator
// Basic Allowance for Housing
What is BAH? A monthly, tax-free housing allowance based on your rank, dependency status, and duty station. Rates vary significantly by location — high cost-of-living areas like San Diego, NYC, and DC can be 40–50% higher than national averages.
Monthly BAH
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Tax-free
Annual BAH
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Per year
BAS (Enlisted)
$466
Monthly food allowance
Total Allowances
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BAH + BAS
* Estimates based on 2026 national averages with location adjustment. Always verify at defensetravel.dod.mil