BAH · SC259
2026 BAH Rates in CHARLESTON, SC
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +14.7% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,385/mo
$28,620/yr
Without dep: $1,941·Δ +$444/mo
YoY change
-0.9%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,220 | $1,755 | $26,640 |
| E-2 | $2,220 | $1,755 | $26,640 |
| E-3 | $2,220 | $1,755 | $26,640 |
| E-4 | $2,220 | $1,755 | $26,640 |
| E-5 | $2,385 | $1,941 | $28,620 |
| E-6 | $2,616 | $2,064 | $31,392 |
| E-7 | $2,652 | $2,223 | $31,824 |
| E-8 | $2,694 | $2,439 | $32,328 |
| E-9 | $2,769 | $2,496 | $33,228 |
| W-1 | $2,634 | $2,172 | $31,608 |
| W-2 | $2,667 | $2,436 | $32,004 |
| W-3 | $2,724 | $2,508 | $32,688 |
| W-4 | $2,790 | $2,619 | $33,480 |
| W-5 | $2,880 | $2,661 | $34,560 |
| O-1E | $2,655 | $2,382 | $31,860 |
| O-2E | $2,712 | $2,484 | $32,544 |
| O-3E | $2,802 | $2,607 | $33,624 |
| O-1 | $2,421 | $2,049 | $29,052 |
| O-2 | $2,613 | $2,334 | $31,356 |
| O-3 | $2,721 | $2,529 | $32,652 |
| O-4 | $2,904 | $2,646 | $34,848 |
| O-5 | $3,039 | $2,664 | $36,468 |
| O-6 | $3,060 | $2,697 | $36,720 |
| O-7 | $3,081 | $2,742 | $36,972 |
| O-8 | $3,081 | $2,742 | $36,972 |
| O-9 | $3,081 | $2,742 | $36,972 |
| O-10 | $3,081 | $2,742 | $36,972 |
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 | $2,079 | $24,948 | - |
| 2024 | $2,364 | $28,368 | +13.7% |
| 2025 | $2,406 | $28,872 | +1.8% |
| 2026 | $2,385 | $28,620 | -0.9% |
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