BAH · WV323
2026 BAH Rates in CHARLESTON, WV
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +34.5% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,404/mo
$16,848/yr
Without dep: $1,149·Δ +$255/mo
YoY change
+7.1%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,308 | $1,056 | $15,696 |
| E-2 | $1,308 | $1,056 | $15,696 |
| E-3 | $1,308 | $1,056 | $15,696 |
| E-4 | $1,308 | $1,056 | $15,696 |
| E-5 | $1,404 | $1,149 | $16,848 |
| E-6 | $1,764 | $1,323 | $21,168 |
| E-7 | $1,800 | $1,350 | $21,600 |
| E-8 | $1,833 | $1,479 | $21,996 |
| E-9 | $1,956 | $1,581 | $23,472 |
| W-1 | $1,785 | $1,338 | $21,420 |
| W-2 | $1,812 | $1,476 | $21,744 |
| W-3 | $1,863 | $1,596 | $22,356 |
| W-4 | $1,992 | $1,767 | $23,904 |
| W-5 | $2,157 | $1,806 | $25,884 |
| O-1E | $1,803 | $1,401 | $21,636 |
| O-2E | $1,851 | $1,560 | $22,212 |
| O-3E | $2,016 | $1,758 | $24,192 |
| O-1 | $1,452 | $1,209 | $17,424 |
| O-2 | $1,761 | $1,377 | $21,132 |
| O-3 | $1,860 | $1,632 | $22,320 |
| O-4 | $2,208 | $1,791 | $26,496 |
| O-5 | $2,463 | $1,848 | $29,556 |
| O-6 | $2,481 | $1,860 | $29,772 |
| O-7 | $2,496 | $1,872 | $29,952 |
| O-8 | $2,496 | $1,872 | $29,952 |
| O-9 | $2,496 | $1,872 | $29,952 |
| O-10 | $2,496 | $1,872 | $29,952 |
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 | $1,044 | $12,528 | - |
| 2024 | $1,134 | $13,608 | +8.6% |
| 2025 | $1,311 | $15,732 | +15.6% |
| 2026 | $1,404 | $16,848 | +7.1% |
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