BAH · LA370
2026 BAH Rates in LAKE CHARLES, LA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed -5.2% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,356/mo
$16,272/yr
Without dep: $1,197·Δ +$159/mo
YoY change
+3.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,287 | $1,188 | $15,444 |
| E-2 | $1,287 | $1,188 | $15,444 |
| E-3 | $1,287 | $1,188 | $15,444 |
| E-4 | $1,287 | $1,188 | $15,444 |
| E-5 | $1,356 | $1,197 | $16,272 |
| E-6 | $1,626 | $1,218 | $19,512 |
| E-7 | $1,755 | $1,317 | $21,060 |
| E-8 | $1,893 | $1,419 | $22,716 |
| E-9 | $2,061 | $1,545 | $24,732 |
| W-1 | $1,644 | $1,278 | $19,728 |
| W-2 | $1,809 | $1,413 | $21,708 |
| W-3 | $1,983 | $1,548 | $23,796 |
| W-4 | $2,088 | $1,650 | $25,056 |
| W-5 | $2,223 | $1,785 | $26,676 |
| O-1E | $1,776 | $1,353 | $21,312 |
| O-2E | $1,956 | $1,473 | $23,472 |
| O-3E | $2,109 | $1,617 | $25,308 |
| O-1 | $1,398 | $1,215 | $16,776 |
| O-2 | $1,623 | $1,338 | $19,476 |
| O-3 | $1,977 | $1,551 | $23,724 |
| O-4 | $2,265 | $1,755 | $27,180 |
| O-5 | $2,472 | $1,854 | $29,664 |
| O-6 | $2,490 | $1,962 | $29,880 |
| O-7 | $2,502 | $1,992 | $30,024 |
| O-8 | $2,502 | $1,992 | $30,024 |
| O-9 | $2,502 | $1,992 | $30,024 |
| O-10 | $2,502 | $1,992 | $30,024 |
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 | $1,431 | $17,172 | - |
| 2024 | $1,290 | $15,480 | -9.9% |
| 2025 | $1,311 | $15,732 | +1.6% |
| 2026 | $1,356 | $16,272 | +3.4% |
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