BAH · NC179
2026 BAH Rates in CHARLOTTE, NC
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +0.3% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,169/mo
$26,028/yr
Without dep: $1,719·Δ +$450/mo
YoY change
-1.6%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,004 | $1,518 | $24,048 |
| E-2 | $2,004 | $1,518 | $24,048 |
| E-3 | $2,004 | $1,518 | $24,048 |
| E-4 | $2,004 | $1,518 | $24,048 |
| E-5 | $2,169 | $1,719 | $26,028 |
| E-6 | $2,436 | $1,848 | $29,232 |
| E-7 | $2,457 | $2,007 | $29,484 |
| E-8 | $2,466 | $2,229 | $29,592 |
| E-9 | $2,478 | $2,301 | $29,736 |
| W-1 | $2,454 | $1,956 | $29,448 |
| W-2 | $2,463 | $2,226 | $29,556 |
| W-3 | $2,475 | $2,313 | $29,700 |
| W-4 | $2,481 | $2,430 | $29,772 |
| W-5 | $2,514 | $2,442 | $30,168 |
| O-1E | $2,460 | $2,166 | $29,520 |
| O-2E | $2,469 | $2,283 | $29,628 |
| O-3E | $2,484 | $2,427 | $29,808 |
| O-1 | $2,211 | $1,833 | $26,532 |
| O-2 | $2,433 | $2,118 | $29,196 |
| O-3 | $2,472 | $2,337 | $29,664 |
| O-4 | $2,520 | $2,433 | $30,240 |
| O-5 | $2,577 | $2,445 | $30,924 |
| O-6 | $2,595 | $2,448 | $31,140 |
| O-7 | $2,610 | $2,466 | $31,320 |
| O-8 | $2,610 | $2,466 | $31,320 |
| O-9 | $2,610 | $2,466 | $31,320 |
| O-10 | $2,610 | $2,466 | $31,320 |
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 | $2,163 | $25,956 | - |
| 2024 | $2,160 | $25,920 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | $2,205 | $26,460 | +2.1% |
| 2026 | $2,169 | $26,028 | -1.6% |
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