BAH · CA457
2026 BAH Rates in EDWARDS AFB/PALMDALE, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +8.4% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,658/mo
$31,896/yr
Without dep: $2,148·Δ +$510/mo
YoY change
+3.5%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,475 | $1,887 | $29,700 |
| E-2 | $2,475 | $1,887 | $29,700 |
| E-3 | $2,475 | $1,887 | $29,700 |
| E-4 | $2,475 | $1,887 | $29,700 |
| E-5 | $2,658 | $2,148 | $31,896 |
| E-6 | $3,156 | $2,367 | $37,872 |
| E-7 | $3,195 | $2,481 | $38,340 |
| E-8 | $3,237 | $2,763 | $38,844 |
| E-9 | $3,354 | $2,910 | $40,248 |
| W-1 | $3,177 | $2,424 | $38,124 |
| W-2 | $3,213 | $2,760 | $38,556 |
| W-3 | $3,267 | $2,928 | $39,204 |
| W-4 | $3,390 | $3,162 | $40,680 |
| W-5 | $3,546 | $3,204 | $42,552 |
| O-1E | $3,198 | $2,655 | $38,376 |
| O-2E | $3,255 | $2,877 | $39,060 |
| O-3E | $3,414 | $3,150 | $40,968 |
| O-1 | $2,724 | $2,289 | $32,688 |
| O-2 | $3,153 | $2,601 | $37,836 |
| O-3 | $3,264 | $2,976 | $39,168 |
| O-4 | $3,597 | $3,189 | $43,164 |
| O-5 | $3,840 | $3,207 | $46,080 |
| O-6 | $3,870 | $3,240 | $46,440 |
| O-7 | $3,900 | $3,297 | $46,800 |
| O-8 | $3,900 | $3,297 | $46,800 |
| O-9 | $3,900 | $3,297 | $46,800 |
| O-10 | $3,900 | $3,297 | $46,800 |
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 | $2,451 | $29,412 | - |
| 2024 | $2,475 | $29,700 | +1.0% |
| 2025 | $2,568 | $30,816 | +3.8% |
| 2026 | $2,658 | $31,896 | +3.5% |
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