BAH · MS169
2026 BAH Rates in COLUMBUS AFB, MS
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +32.8% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,398/mo
$16,776/yr
Without dep: $1,158·Δ +$240/mo
YoY change
+4.5%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,302 | $1,098 | $15,624 |
| E-2 | $1,302 | $1,098 | $15,624 |
| E-3 | $1,302 | $1,098 | $15,624 |
| E-4 | $1,302 | $1,098 | $15,624 |
| E-5 | $1,398 | $1,158 | $16,776 |
| E-6 | $1,998 | $1,500 | $23,976 |
| E-7 | $2,067 | $1,551 | $24,804 |
| E-8 | $2,136 | $1,602 | $25,632 |
| E-9 | $2,232 | $1,701 | $26,784 |
| W-1 | $2,019 | $1,515 | $24,228 |
| W-2 | $2,094 | $1,572 | $25,128 |
| W-3 | $2,184 | $1,722 | $26,208 |
| W-4 | $2,250 | $2,010 | $27,000 |
| W-5 | $2,337 | $2,079 | $28,044 |
| O-1E | $2,076 | $1,557 | $24,912 |
| O-2E | $2,169 | $1,659 | $26,028 |
| O-3E | $2,265 | $1,992 | $27,180 |
| O-1 | $1,476 | $1,203 | $17,712 |
| O-2 | $1,992 | $1,554 | $23,904 |
| O-3 | $2,181 | $1,779 | $26,172 |
| O-4 | $2,361 | $2,061 | $28,332 |
| O-5 | $2,493 | $2,097 | $29,916 |
| O-6 | $2,511 | $2,160 | $30,132 |
| O-7 | $2,526 | $2,196 | $30,312 |
| O-8 | $2,526 | $2,196 | $30,312 |
| O-9 | $2,526 | $2,196 | $30,312 |
| O-10 | $2,526 | $2,196 | $30,312 |
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 | $1,053 | $12,636 | - |
| 2024 | $1,221 | $14,652 | +16.0% |
| 2025 | $1,338 | $16,056 | +9.6% |
| 2026 | $1,398 | $16,776 | +4.5% |
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