BAH · AL002
2026 BAH Rates in FORT RUCKER, AL
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +17.5% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,572/mo
$18,864/yr
Without dep: $1,251·Δ +$321/mo
YoY change
+4.6%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,440 | $1,167 | $17,280 |
| E-2 | $1,440 | $1,167 | $17,280 |
| E-3 | $1,440 | $1,167 | $17,280 |
| E-4 | $1,440 | $1,167 | $17,280 |
| E-5 | $1,572 | $1,251 | $18,864 |
| E-6 | $1,743 | $1,317 | $20,916 |
| E-7 | $1,929 | $1,446 | $23,148 |
| E-8 | $2,136 | $1,611 | $25,632 |
| E-9 | $2,346 | $1,761 | $28,152 |
| W-1 | $1,761 | $1,407 | $21,132 |
| W-2 | $2,013 | $1,608 | $24,156 |
| W-3 | $2,268 | $1,764 | $27,216 |
| W-4 | $2,373 | $1,800 | $28,476 |
| W-5 | $2,502 | $1,977 | $30,024 |
| O-1E | $1,968 | $1,569 | $23,616 |
| O-2E | $2,232 | $1,674 | $26,784 |
| O-3E | $2,394 | $1,797 | $28,728 |
| O-1 | $1,602 | $1,305 | $19,224 |
| O-2 | $1,740 | $1,533 | $20,880 |
| O-3 | $2,262 | $1,767 | $27,144 |
| O-4 | $2,541 | $1,941 | $30,492 |
| O-5 | $2,742 | $2,058 | $32,904 |
| O-6 | $2,760 | $2,247 | $33,120 |
| O-7 | $2,778 | $2,283 | $33,336 |
| O-8 | $2,778 | $2,283 | $33,336 |
| O-9 | $2,778 | $2,283 | $33,336 |
| O-10 | $2,778 | $2,283 | $33,336 |
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 | $1,338 | $16,056 | - |
| 2024 | $1,443 | $17,316 | +7.8% |
| 2025 | $1,503 | $18,036 | +4.2% |
| 2026 | $1,572 | $18,864 | +4.6% |
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