BAH · OH228
2026 BAH Rates in CINCINNATI, OH
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +10.6% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,283/mo
$27,396/yr
Without dep: $1,713·Δ +$570/mo
YoY change
+6.0%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,031 | $1,524 | $24,372 |
| E-2 | $2,031 | $1,524 | $24,372 |
| E-3 | $2,031 | $1,524 | $24,372 |
| E-4 | $2,031 | $1,524 | $24,372 |
| E-5 | $2,283 | $1,713 | $27,396 |
| E-6 | $2,526 | $1,893 | $30,312 |
| E-7 | $2,553 | $2,040 | $30,636 |
| E-8 | $2,583 | $2,337 | $30,996 |
| E-9 | $2,676 | $2,400 | $32,112 |
| W-1 | $2,544 | $1,953 | $30,528 |
| W-2 | $2,565 | $2,334 | $30,780 |
| W-3 | $2,607 | $2,412 | $31,284 |
| W-4 | $2,703 | $2,523 | $32,436 |
| W-5 | $2,829 | $2,559 | $33,948 |
| O-1E | $2,556 | $2,280 | $30,672 |
| O-2E | $2,595 | $2,385 | $31,140 |
| O-3E | $2,724 | $2,517 | $32,688 |
| O-1 | $2,322 | $1,776 | $27,864 |
| O-2 | $2,523 | $2,202 | $30,276 |
| O-3 | $2,604 | $2,433 | $31,248 |
| O-4 | $2,868 | $2,544 | $34,416 |
| O-5 | $3,060 | $2,562 | $36,720 |
| O-6 | $3,084 | $2,583 | $37,008 |
| O-7 | $3,105 | $2,625 | $37,260 |
| O-8 | $3,105 | $2,625 | $37,260 |
| O-9 | $3,105 | $2,625 | $37,260 |
| O-10 | $3,105 | $2,625 | $37,260 |
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 | $2,064 | $24,768 | - |
| 2024 | $2,193 | $26,316 | +6.3% |
| 2025 | $2,154 | $25,848 | -1.8% |
| 2026 | $2,283 | $27,396 | +6.0% |
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