BAH · NY216
2026 BAH Rates in BUFFALO, NY
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +7.3% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,214/mo
$26,568/yr
Without dep: $1,791·Δ +$423/mo
YoY change
+8.2%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,055 | $1,623 | $24,660 |
| E-2 | $2,055 | $1,623 | $24,660 |
| E-3 | $2,055 | $1,623 | $24,660 |
| E-4 | $2,055 | $1,623 | $24,660 |
| E-5 | $2,214 | $1,791 | $26,568 |
| E-6 | $2,553 | $1,914 | $30,636 |
| E-7 | $2,631 | $2,058 | $31,572 |
| E-8 | $2,718 | $2,289 | $32,616 |
| E-9 | $2,862 | $2,382 | $34,344 |
| W-1 | $2,571 | $2,010 | $30,852 |
| W-2 | $2,667 | $2,286 | $32,004 |
| W-3 | $2,775 | $2,394 | $33,300 |
| W-4 | $2,895 | $2,565 | $34,740 |
| W-5 | $3,045 | $2,652 | $36,540 |
| O-1E | $2,646 | $2,211 | $31,752 |
| O-2E | $2,757 | $2,361 | $33,084 |
| O-3E | $2,919 | $2,544 | $35,028 |
| O-1 | $2,262 | $1,890 | $27,144 |
| O-2 | $2,550 | $2,166 | $30,600 |
| O-3 | $2,772 | $2,427 | $33,264 |
| O-4 | $3,093 | $2,631 | $37,116 |
| O-5 | $3,324 | $2,676 | $39,888 |
| O-6 | $3,351 | $2,754 | $40,212 |
| O-7 | $3,372 | $2,802 | $40,464 |
| O-8 | $3,372 | $2,802 | $40,464 |
| O-9 | $3,372 | $2,802 | $40,464 |
| O-10 | $3,372 | $2,802 | $40,464 |
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 | $2,064 | $24,768 | - |
| 2024 | $2,136 | $25,632 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $2,046 | $24,552 | -4.2% |
| 2026 | $2,214 | $26,568 | +8.2% |
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