Basic Allowance for Housing
LAKE CHARLES, LA
2026 rate sheet - all 27 paygrades
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Source: DoD DTMO
| Paygrade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,287 | $1,188 |
| E-2 | $1,287 | $1,188 |
| E-3 | $1,287 | $1,188 |
| E-4 | $1,287 | $1,188 |
| E-5 | $1,356 | $1,197 |
| E-6 | $1,626 | $1,218 |
| E-7 | $1,755 | $1,317 |
| E-8 | $1,893 | $1,419 |
| E-9 | $2,061 | $1,545 |
| W-1 | $1,644 | $1,278 |
| W-2 | $1,809 | $1,413 |
| W-3 | $1,983 | $1,548 |
| W-4 | $2,088 | $1,650 |
| W-5 | $2,223 | $1,785 |
| O-1E | $1,776 | $1,353 |
| O-2E | $1,956 | $1,473 |
| O-3E | $2,109 | $1,617 |
| O-1 | $1,398 | $1,215 |
| O-2 | $1,623 | $1,338 |
| O-3 | $1,977 | $1,551 |
| O-4 | $2,265 | $1,755 |
| O-5 | $2,472 | $1,854 |
| O-6 | $2,490 | $1,962 |
| O-7 | $2,502 | $1,992 |
| O-8 | $2,502 | $1,992 |
| O-9 | $2,502 | $1,992 |
| O-10 | $2,502 | $1,992 |
E-5 with dependents - 4-year history
2023: $1,4312024: $1,2902025: $1,3112026: $1,356
Official 2026 BAH rates published by the U.S. Department of Defense (DTMO). BAH depends on duty-station ZIP, paygrade, and dependent status. Rates update annually each January. Full calculator and 4-year history at militarycalc.com/bah/lake-charles-la. Not affiliated with the U.S. Government.