BAH · AR012
2026 BAH Rates in FORT CHAFFEE/FORT SMITH, AR
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +23.8% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,263/mo
$15,156/yr
Without dep: $996·Δ +$267/mo
YoY change
+2.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,173 | $879 | $14,076 |
| E-2 | $1,173 | $879 | $14,076 |
| E-3 | $1,173 | $879 | $14,076 |
| E-4 | $1,173 | $879 | $14,076 |
| E-5 | $1,263 | $996 | $15,156 |
| E-6 | $1,680 | $1,260 | $20,160 |
| E-7 | $1,785 | $1,338 | $21,420 |
| E-8 | $1,893 | $1,419 | $22,716 |
| E-9 | $2,028 | $1,521 | $24,336 |
| W-1 | $1,701 | $1,278 | $20,412 |
| W-2 | $1,827 | $1,371 | $21,924 |
| W-3 | $1,965 | $1,524 | $23,580 |
| W-4 | $2,052 | $1,701 | $24,624 |
| W-5 | $2,166 | $1,809 | $25,992 |
| O-1E | $1,803 | $1,353 | $21,636 |
| O-2E | $1,944 | $1,458 | $23,328 |
| O-3E | $2,070 | $1,674 | $24,840 |
| O-1 | $1,320 | $1,077 | $15,840 |
| O-2 | $1,677 | $1,341 | $20,124 |
| O-3 | $1,962 | $1,527 | $23,544 |
| O-4 | $2,199 | $1,785 | $26,388 |
| O-5 | $2,370 | $1,842 | $28,440 |
| O-6 | $2,388 | $1,944 | $28,656 |
| O-7 | $2,400 | $1,974 | $28,800 |
| O-8 | $2,400 | $1,974 | $28,800 |
| O-9 | $2,400 | $1,974 | $28,800 |
| O-10 | $2,400 | $1,974 | $28,800 |
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 | $1,020 | $12,240 | - |
| 2024 | $1,164 | $13,968 | +14.1% |
| 2025 | $1,233 | $14,796 | +5.9% |
| 2026 | $1,263 | $15,156 | +2.4% |
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