BAH · AL005
2026 BAH Rates in MONTGOMERY, AL
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +19.9% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,683/mo
$20,196/yr
Without dep: $1,431·Δ +$252/mo
YoY change
+3.5%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,605 | $1,269 | $19,260 |
| E-2 | $1,605 | $1,269 | $19,260 |
| E-3 | $1,605 | $1,269 | $19,260 |
| E-4 | $1,605 | $1,269 | $19,260 |
| E-5 | $1,683 | $1,431 | $20,196 |
| E-6 | $1,758 | $1,527 | $21,096 |
| E-7 | $1,818 | $1,605 | $21,816 |
| E-8 | $1,887 | $1,704 | $22,644 |
| E-9 | $2,034 | $1,713 | $24,408 |
| W-1 | $1,773 | $1,590 | $21,276 |
| W-2 | $1,845 | $1,701 | $22,140 |
| W-3 | $1,935 | $1,719 | $23,220 |
| W-4 | $2,073 | $1,764 | $24,876 |
| W-5 | $2,244 | $1,833 | $26,928 |
| O-1E | $1,827 | $1,680 | $21,924 |
| O-2E | $1,920 | $1,710 | $23,040 |
| O-3E | $2,100 | $1,746 | $25,200 |
| O-1 | $1,701 | $1,524 | $20,412 |
| O-2 | $1,755 | $1,662 | $21,060 |
| O-3 | $1,932 | $1,725 | $23,184 |
| O-4 | $2,298 | $1,815 | $27,576 |
| O-5 | $2,565 | $1,923 | $30,780 |
| O-6 | $2,583 | $1,938 | $30,996 |
| O-7 | $2,598 | $1,950 | $31,176 |
| O-8 | $2,598 | $1,950 | $31,176 |
| O-9 | $2,598 | $1,950 | $31,176 |
| O-10 | $2,598 | $1,950 | $31,176 |
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 | $1,404 | $16,848 | - |
| 2024 | $1,416 | $16,992 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | $1,626 | $19,512 | +14.8% |
| 2026 | $1,683 | $20,196 | +3.5% |
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