BAH · LA118
2026 BAH Rates in LAFAYETTE, LA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +1.0% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,584/mo
$19,008/yr
Without dep: $1,245·Δ +$339/mo
YoY change
-4.3%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,449 | $1,140 | $17,388 |
| E-2 | $1,449 | $1,140 | $17,388 |
| E-3 | $1,449 | $1,140 | $17,388 |
| E-4 | $1,449 | $1,140 | $17,388 |
| E-5 | $1,584 | $1,245 | $19,008 |
| E-6 | $1,845 | $1,380 | $22,140 |
| E-7 | $1,914 | $1,452 | $22,968 |
| E-8 | $1,992 | $1,641 | $23,904 |
| E-9 | $2,112 | $1,710 | $25,344 |
| W-1 | $1,860 | $1,413 | $22,320 |
| W-2 | $1,944 | $1,638 | $23,328 |
| W-3 | $2,043 | $1,722 | $24,516 |
| W-4 | $2,139 | $1,854 | $25,668 |
| W-5 | $2,262 | $1,929 | $27,144 |
| O-1E | $1,926 | $1,581 | $23,112 |
| O-2E | $2,025 | $1,695 | $24,300 |
| O-3E | $2,157 | $1,833 | $25,884 |
| O-1 | $1,623 | $1,311 | $19,476 |
| O-2 | $1,842 | $1,542 | $22,104 |
| O-3 | $2,040 | $1,746 | $24,480 |
| O-4 | $2,298 | $1,911 | $27,576 |
| O-5 | $2,484 | $1,950 | $29,808 |
| O-6 | $2,502 | $2,019 | $30,024 |
| O-7 | $2,517 | $2,052 | $30,204 |
| O-8 | $2,517 | $2,052 | $30,204 |
| O-9 | $2,517 | $2,052 | $30,204 |
| O-10 | $2,517 | $2,052 | $30,204 |
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 | $1,569 | $18,828 | - |
| 2024 | $1,620 | $19,440 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $1,656 | $19,872 | +2.2% |
| 2026 | $1,584 | $19,008 | -4.3% |
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