BAH · CA021
2026 BAH Rates in CHINA LAKE, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +32.6% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,563/mo
$18,756/yr
Without dep: $1,428·Δ +$135/mo
YoY change
+9.5%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,524 | $1,344 | $18,288 |
| E-2 | $1,524 | $1,344 | $18,288 |
| E-3 | $1,524 | $1,344 | $18,288 |
| E-4 | $1,524 | $1,344 | $18,288 |
| E-5 | $1,563 | $1,428 | $18,756 |
| E-6 | $1,767 | $1,485 | $21,204 |
| E-7 | $1,905 | $1,530 | $22,860 |
| E-8 | $2,058 | $1,611 | $24,696 |
| E-9 | $2,238 | $1,680 | $26,856 |
| W-1 | $1,785 | $1,527 | $21,420 |
| W-2 | $1,968 | $1,608 | $23,616 |
| W-3 | $2,157 | $1,683 | $25,884 |
| W-4 | $2,268 | $1,794 | $27,216 |
| W-5 | $2,403 | $1,941 | $28,836 |
| O-1E | $1,932 | $1,560 | $23,184 |
| O-2E | $2,130 | $1,650 | $25,560 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $1,755 | $27,468 |
| O-1 | $1,596 | $1,482 | $19,152 |
| O-2 | $1,764 | $1,554 | $21,168 |
| O-3 | $2,154 | $1,689 | $25,848 |
| O-4 | $2,445 | $1,911 | $29,340 |
| O-5 | $2,658 | $1,995 | $31,896 |
| O-6 | $2,676 | $2,136 | $32,112 |
| O-7 | $2,694 | $2,172 | $32,328 |
| O-8 | $2,694 | $2,172 | $32,328 |
| O-9 | $2,694 | $2,172 | $32,328 |
| O-10 | $2,694 | $2,172 | $32,328 |
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 | $1,179 | $14,148 | - |
| 2024 | $1,362 | $16,344 | +15.5% |
| 2025 | $1,428 | $17,136 | +4.8% |
| 2026 | $1,563 | $18,756 | +9.5% |
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