BAH · MA120
2026 BAH Rates in BOSTON, MA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +14.4% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$4,791/mo
$57,492/yr
Without dep: $3,615·Δ +$1,176/mo
YoY change
+3.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $4,344 | $3,258 | $52,128 |
| E-2 | $4,344 | $3,258 | $52,128 |
| E-3 | $4,344 | $3,258 | $52,128 |
| E-4 | $4,344 | $3,258 | $52,128 |
| E-5 | $4,791 | $3,615 | $57,492 |
| E-6 | $4,812 | $3,948 | $57,744 |
| E-7 | $4,938 | $4,365 | $59,256 |
| E-8 | $5,079 | $4,803 | $60,948 |
| E-9 | $5,379 | $4,809 | $64,548 |
| W-1 | $4,827 | $4,191 | $57,924 |
| W-2 | $4,995 | $4,800 | $59,940 |
| W-3 | $5,169 | $4,812 | $62,028 |
| W-4 | $5,457 | $4,833 | $65,484 |
| W-5 | $5,805 | $4,968 | $69,660 |
| O-1E | $4,962 | $4,788 | $59,544 |
| O-2E | $5,142 | $4,806 | $61,704 |
| O-3E | $5,511 | $4,818 | $66,132 |
| O-1 | $4,803 | $3,894 | $57,636 |
| O-2 | $4,809 | $4,644 | $57,708 |
| O-3 | $5,163 | $4,815 | $61,956 |
| O-4 | $5,928 | $4,941 | $71,136 |
| O-5 | $6,483 | $5,019 | $77,796 |
| O-6 | $6,540 | $5,148 | $78,480 |
| O-7 | $6,594 | $5,241 | $79,128 |
| O-8 | $6,594 | $5,241 | $79,128 |
| O-9 | $6,594 | $5,241 | $79,128 |
| O-10 | $6,594 | $5,241 | $79,128 |
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 | $4,188 | $50,256 | - |
| 2024 | $4,638 | $55,656 | +10.7% |
| 2025 | $4,632 | $55,584 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | $4,791 | $57,492 | +3.4% |
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