BAH · MS171
2026 BAH Rates in MERIDIAN, MS
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +19.8% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,290/mo
$15,480/yr
Without dep: $1,062·Δ +$228/mo
YoY change
+7.8%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,194 | $1,032 | $14,328 |
| E-2 | $1,194 | $1,032 | $14,328 |
| E-3 | $1,194 | $1,032 | $14,328 |
| E-4 | $1,194 | $1,032 | $14,328 |
| E-5 | $1,290 | $1,062 | $15,480 |
| E-6 | $1,545 | $1,155 | $18,540 |
| E-7 | $1,692 | $1,269 | $20,304 |
| E-8 | $1,854 | $1,392 | $22,248 |
| E-9 | $2,028 | $1,521 | $24,336 |
| W-1 | $1,563 | $1,173 | $18,756 |
| W-2 | $1,758 | $1,344 | $21,096 |
| W-3 | $1,959 | $1,524 | $23,508 |
| W-4 | $2,052 | $1,572 | $24,624 |
| W-5 | $2,169 | $1,728 | $26,028 |
| O-1E | $1,722 | $1,293 | $20,664 |
| O-2E | $1,929 | $1,446 | $23,148 |
| O-3E | $2,070 | $1,554 | $24,840 |
| O-1 | $1,329 | $1,092 | $15,948 |
| O-2 | $1,542 | $1,272 | $18,504 |
| O-3 | $1,953 | $1,527 | $23,436 |
| O-4 | $2,202 | $1,698 | $26,424 |
| O-5 | $2,382 | $1,788 | $28,584 |
| O-6 | $2,400 | $1,938 | $28,800 |
| O-7 | $2,412 | $1,968 | $28,944 |
| O-8 | $2,412 | $1,968 | $28,944 |
| O-9 | $2,412 | $1,968 | $28,944 |
| O-10 | $2,412 | $1,968 | $28,944 |
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 | $1,077 | $12,924 | - |
| 2024 | $1,167 | $14,004 | +8.4% |
| 2025 | $1,197 | $14,364 | +2.6% |
| 2026 | $1,290 | $15,480 | +7.8% |
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