BAH · MT347
2026 BAH Rates in HELENA, MT
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +23.8% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,887/mo
$22,644/yr
Without dep: $1,572·Δ +$315/mo
YoY change
+5.7%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,752 | $1,515 | $21,024 |
| E-2 | $1,752 | $1,515 | $21,024 |
| E-3 | $1,752 | $1,515 | $21,024 |
| E-4 | $1,752 | $1,515 | $21,024 |
| E-5 | $1,887 | $1,572 | $22,644 |
| E-6 | $2,535 | $1,902 | $30,420 |
| E-7 | $2,622 | $1,968 | $31,464 |
| E-8 | $2,715 | $2,037 | $32,580 |
| E-9 | $2,847 | $2,211 | $34,164 |
| W-1 | $2,556 | $1,917 | $30,672 |
| W-2 | $2,661 | $2,016 | $31,932 |
| W-3 | $2,775 | $2,235 | $33,300 |
| W-4 | $2,874 | $2,550 | $34,488 |
| W-5 | $3,000 | $2,643 | $36,000 |
| O-1E | $2,637 | $1,977 | $31,644 |
| O-2E | $2,757 | $2,169 | $33,084 |
| O-3E | $2,895 | $2,529 | $34,740 |
| O-1 | $1,968 | $1,614 | $23,616 |
| O-2 | $2,526 | $1,971 | $30,312 |
| O-3 | $2,772 | $2,298 | $33,264 |
| O-4 | $3,039 | $2,619 | $36,468 |
| O-5 | $3,231 | $2,670 | $38,772 |
| O-6 | $3,258 | $2,754 | $39,096 |
| O-7 | $3,279 | $2,802 | $39,348 |
| O-8 | $3,279 | $2,802 | $39,348 |
| O-9 | $3,279 | $2,802 | $39,348 |
| O-10 | $3,279 | $2,802 | $39,348 |
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 | $1,524 | $18,288 | - |
| 2024 | $1,731 | $20,772 | +13.6% |
| 2025 | $1,785 | $21,420 | +3.1% |
| 2026 | $1,887 | $22,644 | +5.7% |
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