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2026 BAH Rates in HAMPDEN COUNTY, MA
The 2026 BAH for an E-5 in HAMPDEN COUNTY, MA is $2,388/month with dependents and $2,007/month without, per DoD DTMO rate tables. Rates below cover all 27 paygrades.
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +21.7% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,388/mo
$28,656/yr
Without dep: $2,007·Δ +$381/mo
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,268 | $1,752 | $27,216 |
| E-2 | $2,268 | $1,752 | $27,216 |
| E-3 | $2,268 | $1,752 | $27,216 |
| E-4 | $2,268 | $1,752 | $27,216 |
| E-5 | $2,388 | $2,007 | $28,656 |
| E-6 | $2,850 | $2,154 | $34,200 |
| E-7 | $3,063 | $2,298 | $36,756 |
| E-8 | $3,288 | $2,484 | $39,456 |
| E-9 | $3,522 | $2,643 | $42,264 |
| W-1 | $2,874 | $2,241 | $34,488 |
| W-2 | $3,153 | $2,481 | $37,836 |
| W-3 | $3,435 | $2,646 | $41,220 |
| W-4 | $3,555 | $2,898 | $42,660 |
| W-5 | $3,702 | $3,114 | $44,424 |
| O-1E | $3,105 | $2,385 | $37,260 |
| O-2E | $3,393 | $2,589 | $40,716 |
| O-3E | $3,576 | $2,844 | $42,912 |
| O-1 | $2,451 | $2,145 | $29,412 |
| O-2 | $2,847 | $2,352 | $34,164 |
| O-3 | $3,426 | $2,682 | $41,112 |
| O-4 | $3,747 | $3,075 | $44,964 |
| O-5 | $3,978 | $3,201 | $47,736 |
| O-6 | $4,011 | $3,414 | $48,132 |
| O-7 | $4,038 | $3,474 | $48,456 |
| O-8 | $4,038 | $3,474 | $48,456 |
| O-9 | $4,038 | $3,474 | $48,456 |
| O-10 | $4,038 | $3,474 | $48,456 |
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 | $1,962 | $23,544 | - |
| 2024 | $2,166 | $25,992 | +10.4% |
| 2025 | $2,313 | $27,756 | +6.8% |
| 2026 | $2,388 | $28,656 | +3.2% |
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