Basic Allowance for Housing
CHINA LAKE, CA
2026 rate sheet - all 27 paygrades
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Source: DoD DTMO
| Paygrade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-2 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-3 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-4 | $1,524 | $1,344 |
| E-5 | $1,563 | $1,428 |
| E-6 | $1,767 | $1,485 |
| E-7 | $1,905 | $1,530 |
| E-8 | $2,058 | $1,611 |
| E-9 | $2,238 | $1,680 |
| W-1 | $1,785 | $1,527 |
| W-2 | $1,968 | $1,608 |
| W-3 | $2,157 | $1,683 |
| W-4 | $2,268 | $1,794 |
| W-5 | $2,403 | $1,941 |
| O-1E | $1,932 | $1,560 |
| O-2E | $2,130 | $1,650 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $1,755 |
| O-1 | $1,596 | $1,482 |
| O-2 | $1,764 | $1,554 |
| O-3 | $2,154 | $1,689 |
| O-4 | $2,445 | $1,911 |
| O-5 | $2,658 | $1,995 |
| O-6 | $2,676 | $2,136 |
| O-7 | $2,694 | $2,172 |
| O-8 | $2,694 | $2,172 |
| O-9 | $2,694 | $2,172 |
| O-10 | $2,694 | $2,172 |
E-5 with dependents - 4-year history
2023: $1,1792024: $1,3622025: $1,4282026: $1,563
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/china-lake-ca. Not affiliated with the U.S. Government.