BAH · CA042
2026 BAH Rates in HUMBOLDT COUNTY, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +18.9% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,827/mo
$21,924/yr
Without dep: $1,587·Δ +$240/mo
YoY change
+10.9%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,764 | $1,395 | $21,168 |
| E-2 | $1,764 | $1,395 | $21,168 |
| E-3 | $1,764 | $1,395 | $21,168 |
| E-4 | $1,764 | $1,395 | $21,168 |
| E-5 | $1,827 | $1,587 | $21,924 |
| E-6 | $2,322 | $1,743 | $27,864 |
| E-7 | $2,511 | $1,884 | $30,132 |
| E-8 | $2,715 | $2,037 | $32,580 |
| E-9 | $2,916 | $2,187 | $34,992 |
| W-1 | $2,343 | $1,758 | $28,116 |
| W-2 | $2,595 | $1,947 | $31,140 |
| W-3 | $2,844 | $2,190 | $34,128 |
| W-4 | $2,943 | $2,364 | $35,316 |
| W-5 | $3,063 | $2,556 | $36,756 |
| O-1E | $2,547 | $1,911 | $30,564 |
| O-2E | $2,808 | $2,106 | $33,696 |
| O-3E | $2,961 | $2,316 | $35,532 |
| O-1 | $1,893 | $1,698 | $22,716 |
| O-2 | $2,316 | $1,887 | $27,792 |
| O-3 | $2,838 | $2,193 | $34,056 |
| O-4 | $3,099 | $2,520 | $37,188 |
| O-5 | $3,288 | $2,634 | $39,456 |
| O-6 | $3,312 | $2,823 | $39,744 |
| O-7 | $3,336 | $2,871 | $40,032 |
| O-8 | $3,336 | $2,871 | $40,032 |
| O-9 | $3,336 | $2,871 | $40,032 |
| O-10 | $3,336 | $2,871 | $40,032 |
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 | $1,536 | $18,432 | - |
| 2024 | $1,557 | $18,684 | +1.4% |
| 2025 | $1,647 | $19,764 | +5.8% |
| 2026 | $1,827 | $21,924 | +10.9% |
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