BAH · NY215
2026 BAH Rates in BALLSTON SPA/ALBANY, NY
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +22.3% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,634/mo
$31,608/yr
Without dep: $2,073·Δ +$561/mo
YoY change
+7.1%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,388 | $1,974 | $28,656 |
| E-2 | $2,388 | $1,974 | $28,656 |
| E-3 | $2,388 | $1,974 | $28,656 |
| E-4 | $2,388 | $1,974 | $28,656 |
| E-5 | $2,634 | $2,073 | $31,608 |
| E-6 | $2,862 | $2,166 | $34,344 |
| E-7 | $2,997 | $2,397 | $35,964 |
| E-8 | $3,144 | $2,685 | $37,728 |
| E-9 | $3,327 | $2,745 | $39,924 |
| W-1 | $2,880 | $2,310 | $34,560 |
| W-2 | $3,057 | $2,682 | $36,684 |
| W-3 | $3,240 | $2,754 | $38,880 |
| W-4 | $3,357 | $2,886 | $40,284 |
| W-5 | $3,504 | $3,030 | $42,048 |
| O-1E | $3,021 | $2,631 | $36,252 |
| O-2E | $3,213 | $2,730 | $38,556 |
| O-3E | $3,381 | $2,850 | $40,572 |
| O-1 | $2,670 | $2,139 | $32,040 |
| O-2 | $2,859 | $2,556 | $34,308 |
| O-3 | $3,234 | $2,775 | $38,808 |
| O-4 | $3,549 | $3,000 | $42,588 |
| O-5 | $3,777 | $3,081 | $45,324 |
| O-6 | $3,807 | $3,219 | $45,684 |
| O-7 | $3,834 | $3,276 | $46,008 |
| O-8 | $3,834 | $3,276 | $46,008 |
| O-9 | $3,834 | $3,276 | $46,008 |
| O-10 | $3,834 | $3,276 | $46,008 |
Note: E-1 to E-4 in single-type-1 barracks generally receive $0 BAH; the rates shown apply when authorized to live off-base or with dependents.
E-5 with dependents · 2023–2026
| Year | Monthly | Annual | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,154 | $25,848 | - |
| 2024 | $2,394 | $28,728 | +11.1% |
| 2025 | $2,460 | $29,520 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | $2,634 | $31,608 | +7.1% |
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