BAH · CA039
2026 BAH Rates in MONTEREY, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +14.0% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,465/mo
$41,580/yr
Without dep: $2,844·Δ +$621/mo
YoY change
+5.6%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,249 | $2,493 | $38,988 |
| E-2 | $3,249 | $2,493 | $38,988 |
| E-3 | $3,249 | $2,493 | $38,988 |
| E-4 | $3,249 | $2,493 | $38,988 |
| E-5 | $3,465 | $2,844 | $41,580 |
| E-6 | $3,867 | $3,054 | $46,404 |
| E-7 | $4,218 | $3,258 | $50,616 |
| E-8 | $4,599 | $3,549 | $55,188 |
| E-9 | $4,956 | $3,717 | $59,472 |
| W-1 | $3,894 | $3,183 | $46,728 |
| W-2 | $4,374 | $3,546 | $52,488 |
| W-3 | $4,842 | $3,720 | $58,104 |
| W-4 | $5,001 | $3,951 | $60,012 |
| W-5 | $5,196 | $4,305 | $62,352 |
| O-1E | $4,293 | $3,462 | $51,516 |
| O-2E | $4,773 | $3,639 | $57,276 |
| O-3E | $5,031 | $3,861 | $60,372 |
| O-1 | $3,519 | $3,030 | $42,228 |
| O-2 | $3,864 | $3,396 | $46,368 |
| O-3 | $4,824 | $3,723 | $57,888 |
| O-4 | $5,259 | $4,245 | $63,108 |
| O-5 | $5,565 | $4,464 | $66,780 |
| O-6 | $5,613 | $4,821 | $67,356 |
| O-7 | $5,658 | $4,908 | $67,896 |
| O-8 | $5,658 | $4,908 | $67,896 |
| O-9 | $5,658 | $4,908 | $67,896 |
| O-10 | $5,658 | $4,908 | $67,896 |
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 | $3,039 | $36,468 | - |
| 2024 | $3,318 | $39,816 | +9.2% |
| 2025 | $3,282 | $39,384 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | $3,465 | $41,580 | +5.6% |
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