BAH · CA037
2026 BAH Rates in LOS ANGELES, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +9.9% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,882/mo
$46,584/yr
Without dep: $3,048·Δ +$834/mo
YoY change
+3.8%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,570 | $2,679 | $42,840 |
| E-2 | $3,570 | $2,679 | $42,840 |
| E-3 | $3,570 | $2,679 | $42,840 |
| E-4 | $3,570 | $2,679 | $42,840 |
| E-5 | $3,882 | $3,048 | $46,584 |
| E-6 | $4,188 | $3,291 | $50,256 |
| E-7 | $4,311 | $3,582 | $51,732 |
| E-8 | $4,443 | $3,948 | $53,316 |
| E-9 | $4,674 | $4,032 | $56,088 |
| W-1 | $4,209 | $3,468 | $50,508 |
| W-2 | $4,365 | $3,945 | $52,380 |
| W-3 | $4,530 | $4,044 | $54,360 |
| W-4 | $4,728 | $4,212 | $56,736 |
| W-5 | $4,971 | $4,341 | $59,652 |
| O-1E | $4,332 | $3,879 | $51,984 |
| O-2E | $4,503 | $4,014 | $54,036 |
| O-3E | $4,767 | $4,179 | $57,204 |
| O-1 | $3,927 | $3,255 | $47,124 |
| O-2 | $4,185 | $3,780 | $50,220 |
| O-3 | $4,524 | $4,074 | $54,288 |
| O-4 | $5,052 | $4,314 | $60,624 |
| O-5 | $5,436 | $4,386 | $65,232 |
| O-6 | $5,481 | $4,509 | $65,772 |
| O-7 | $5,526 | $4,590 | $66,312 |
| O-8 | $5,526 | $4,590 | $66,312 |
| O-9 | $5,526 | $4,590 | $66,312 |
| O-10 | $5,526 | $4,590 | $66,312 |
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 | $3,531 | $42,372 | - |
| 2024 | $3,636 | $43,632 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $3,741 | $44,892 | +2.9% |
| 2026 | $3,882 | $46,584 | +3.8% |
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