BAH · MD129
2026 BAH Rates in BALTIMORE, MD
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +7.7% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,610/mo
$31,320/yr
Without dep: $2,079·Δ +$531/mo
YoY change
+2.6%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,409 | $1,857 | $28,908 |
| E-2 | $2,409 | $1,857 | $28,908 |
| E-3 | $2,409 | $1,857 | $28,908 |
| E-4 | $2,409 | $1,857 | $28,908 |
| E-5 | $2,610 | $2,079 | $31,320 |
| E-6 | $2,904 | $2,226 | $34,848 |
| E-7 | $2,994 | $2,415 | $35,928 |
| E-8 | $3,093 | $2,673 | $37,116 |
| E-9 | $3,246 | $2,754 | $38,952 |
| W-1 | $2,922 | $2,349 | $35,064 |
| W-2 | $3,036 | $2,670 | $36,432 |
| W-3 | $3,159 | $2,766 | $37,908 |
| W-4 | $3,279 | $2,919 | $39,348 |
| W-5 | $3,429 | $3,015 | $41,148 |
| O-1E | $3,009 | $2,607 | $36,108 |
| O-2E | $3,138 | $2,736 | $37,656 |
| O-3E | $3,303 | $2,895 | $39,636 |
| O-1 | $2,652 | $2,205 | $31,824 |
| O-2 | $2,901 | $2,547 | $34,812 |
| O-3 | $3,156 | $2,793 | $37,872 |
| O-4 | $3,477 | $2,994 | $41,724 |
| O-5 | $3,711 | $3,045 | $44,532 |
| O-6 | $3,741 | $3,138 | $44,892 |
| O-7 | $3,768 | $3,192 | $45,216 |
| O-8 | $3,768 | $3,192 | $45,216 |
| O-9 | $3,768 | $3,192 | $45,216 |
| O-10 | $3,768 | $3,192 | $45,216 |
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 | $2,424 | $29,088 | - |
| 2024 | $2,451 | $29,412 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $2,544 | $30,528 | +3.8% |
| 2026 | $2,610 | $31,320 | +2.6% |
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