BAH · ME139
2026 BAH Rates in PORTLAND, ME
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +16.7% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,252/mo
$39,024/yr
Without dep: $2,703·Δ +$549/mo
YoY change
+8.6%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,087 | $2,316 | $37,044 |
| E-2 | $3,087 | $2,316 | $37,044 |
| E-3 | $3,087 | $2,316 | $37,044 |
| E-4 | $3,087 | $2,316 | $37,044 |
| E-5 | $3,252 | $2,703 | $39,024 |
| E-6 | $3,576 | $2,934 | $42,912 |
| E-7 | $3,825 | $3,090 | $45,900 |
| E-8 | $4,098 | $3,321 | $49,176 |
| E-9 | $4,425 | $3,411 | $53,100 |
| W-1 | $3,597 | $3,039 | $43,164 |
| W-2 | $3,936 | $3,318 | $47,232 |
| W-3 | $4,272 | $3,423 | $51,264 |
| W-4 | $4,482 | $3,630 | $53,784 |
| W-5 | $4,740 | $3,888 | $56,880 |
| O-1E | $3,876 | $3,249 | $46,512 |
| O-2E | $4,221 | $3,390 | $50,652 |
| O-3E | $4,524 | $3,567 | $54,288 |
| O-1 | $3,297 | $2,916 | $39,564 |
| O-2 | $3,573 | $3,201 | $42,876 |
| O-3 | $4,260 | $3,456 | $51,120 |
| O-4 | $4,830 | $3,843 | $57,960 |
| O-5 | $5,235 | $3,996 | $62,820 |
| O-6 | $5,280 | $4,251 | $63,360 |
| O-7 | $5,322 | $4,329 | $63,864 |
| O-8 | $5,322 | $4,329 | $63,864 |
| O-9 | $5,322 | $4,329 | $63,864 |
| O-10 | $5,322 | $4,329 | $63,864 |
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 | $2,787 | $33,444 | - |
| 2024 | $2,997 | $35,964 | +7.5% |
| 2025 | $2,994 | $35,928 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | $3,252 | $39,024 | +8.6% |
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