BAH · RI257
2026 BAH Rates in PROVIDENCE, RI
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +23.1% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,195/mo
$38,340/yr
Without dep: $2,682·Δ +$513/mo
YoY change
+9.0%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,045 | $2,283 | $36,540 |
| E-2 | $3,045 | $2,283 | $36,540 |
| E-3 | $3,045 | $2,283 | $36,540 |
| E-4 | $3,045 | $2,283 | $36,540 |
| E-5 | $3,195 | $2,682 | $38,340 |
| E-6 | $3,456 | $2,907 | $41,472 |
| E-7 | $3,657 | $3,048 | $43,884 |
| E-8 | $3,876 | $3,255 | $46,512 |
| E-9 | $4,101 | $3,324 | $49,212 |
| W-1 | $3,477 | $3,006 | $41,724 |
| W-2 | $3,747 | $3,252 | $44,964 |
| W-3 | $4,017 | $3,333 | $48,204 |
| W-4 | $4,131 | $3,498 | $49,572 |
| W-5 | $4,272 | $3,708 | $51,264 |
| O-1E | $3,699 | $3,192 | $44,388 |
| O-2E | $3,978 | $3,306 | $47,736 |
| O-3E | $4,152 | $3,447 | $49,824 |
| O-1 | $3,234 | $2,892 | $38,808 |
| O-2 | $3,453 | $3,150 | $41,436 |
| O-3 | $4,008 | $3,357 | $48,096 |
| O-4 | $4,317 | $3,669 | $51,804 |
| O-5 | $4,533 | $3,792 | $54,396 |
| O-6 | $4,572 | $3,996 | $54,864 |
| O-7 | $4,608 | $4,068 | $55,296 |
| O-8 | $4,608 | $4,068 | $55,296 |
| O-9 | $4,608 | $4,068 | $55,296 |
| O-10 | $4,608 | $4,068 | $55,296 |
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 | $2,595 | $31,140 | - |
| 2024 | $2,790 | $33,480 | +7.5% |
| 2025 | $2,931 | $35,172 | +5.1% |
| 2026 | $3,195 | $38,340 | +9.0% |
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