Basic Allowance for Housing
CHARLESTON, SC
2026 rate sheet - all 27 paygrades
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Source: DoD DTMO
| Paygrade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-2 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-3 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-4 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-5 | $2,385 | $1,941 |
| E-6 | $2,616 | $2,064 |
| E-7 | $2,652 | $2,223 |
| E-8 | $2,694 | $2,439 |
| E-9 | $2,769 | $2,496 |
| W-1 | $2,634 | $2,172 |
| W-2 | $2,667 | $2,436 |
| W-3 | $2,724 | $2,508 |
| W-4 | $2,790 | $2,619 |
| W-5 | $2,880 | $2,661 |
| O-1E | $2,655 | $2,382 |
| O-2E | $2,712 | $2,484 |
| O-3E | $2,802 | $2,607 |
| O-1 | $2,421 | $2,049 |
| O-2 | $2,613 | $2,334 |
| O-3 | $2,721 | $2,529 |
| O-4 | $2,904 | $2,646 |
| O-5 | $3,039 | $2,664 |
| O-6 | $3,060 | $2,697 |
| O-7 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
| O-8 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
| O-9 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
| O-10 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
E-5 with dependents - 4-year history
2023: $2,0792024: $2,3642025: $2,4062026: $2,385
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/charleston-sc. Not affiliated with the U.S. Government.