Basic Allowance for Housing
BIRMINGHAM, AL
2026 rate sheet - all 27 paygrades
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Source: DoD DTMO
| Paygrade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,223 | $1,668 |
| E-2 | $2,223 | $1,668 |
| E-3 | $2,223 | $1,668 |
| E-4 | $2,223 | $1,668 |
| E-5 | $2,439 | $1,878 |
| E-6 | $2,532 | $2,031 |
| E-7 | $2,550 | $2,232 |
| E-8 | $2,559 | $2,463 |
| E-9 | $2,583 | $2,478 |
| W-1 | $2,547 | $2,160 |
| W-2 | $2,556 | $2,460 |
| W-3 | $2,568 | $2,484 |
| W-4 | $2,598 | $2,520 |
| W-5 | $2,682 | $2,532 |
| O-1E | $2,553 | $2,436 |
| O-2E | $2,562 | $2,472 |
| O-3E | $2,613 | $2,517 |
| O-1 | $2,457 | $2,007 |
| O-2 | $2,529 | $2,370 |
| O-3 | $2,565 | $2,490 |
| O-4 | $2,703 | $2,523 |
| O-5 | $2,826 | $2,535 |
| O-6 | $2,847 | $2,538 |
| O-7 | $2,865 | $2,556 |
| O-8 | $2,865 | $2,556 |
| O-9 | $2,865 | $2,556 |
| O-10 | $2,865 | $2,556 |
E-5 with dependents - 4-year history
2023: $1,7822024: $1,8152025: $2,1062026: $2,439
Official 2026 BAH rates published by the U.S. Department of Defense (DTMO). BAH depends on duty-station ZIP, paygrade, and dependent status. Rates update annually each January. Full calculator and 4-year history at militarycalc.com/bah/birmingham-al. Not affiliated with the U.S. Government.