BAH · VA303
2026 BAH Rates in LEXINGTON, VA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +20.8% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,536/mo
$18,432/yr
Without dep: $1,275·Δ +$261/mo
YoY change
+6.2%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,437 | $1,188 | $17,244 |
| E-2 | $1,437 | $1,188 | $17,244 |
| E-3 | $1,437 | $1,188 | $17,244 |
| E-4 | $1,437 | $1,188 | $17,244 |
| E-5 | $1,536 | $1,275 | $18,432 |
| E-6 | $1,995 | $1,497 | $23,940 |
| E-7 | $2,046 | $1,536 | $24,552 |
| E-8 | $2,097 | $1,632 | $25,164 |
| E-9 | $2,211 | $1,767 | $26,532 |
| W-1 | $2,016 | $1,512 | $24,192 |
| W-2 | $2,067 | $1,629 | $24,804 |
| W-3 | $2,133 | $1,782 | $25,596 |
| W-4 | $2,241 | $2,004 | $26,892 |
| W-5 | $2,379 | $2,055 | $28,548 |
| O-1E | $2,052 | $1,542 | $24,624 |
| O-2E | $2,121 | $1,734 | $25,452 |
| O-3E | $2,262 | $1,989 | $27,144 |
| O-1 | $1,596 | $1,335 | $19,152 |
| O-2 | $1,992 | $1,539 | $23,904 |
| O-3 | $2,130 | $1,827 | $25,560 |
| O-4 | $2,421 | $2,040 | $29,052 |
| O-5 | $2,634 | $2,064 | $31,608 |
| O-6 | $2,652 | $2,109 | $31,824 |
| O-7 | $2,670 | $2,142 | $32,040 |
| O-8 | $2,670 | $2,142 | $32,040 |
| O-9 | $2,670 | $2,142 | $32,040 |
| O-10 | $2,670 | $2,142 | $32,040 |
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 | $1,272 | $15,264 | - |
| 2024 | $1,398 | $16,776 | +9.9% |
| 2025 | $1,446 | $17,352 | +3.4% |
| 2026 | $1,536 | $18,432 | +6.2% |
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