BAH · CA392
2026 BAH Rates in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +22.4% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,198/mo
$38,376/yr
Without dep: $2,679·Δ +$519/mo
YoY change
+4.6%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,027 | $2,358 | $36,324 |
| E-2 | $3,027 | $2,358 | $36,324 |
| E-3 | $3,027 | $2,358 | $36,324 |
| E-4 | $3,027 | $2,358 | $36,324 |
| E-5 | $3,198 | $2,679 | $38,376 |
| E-6 | $3,948 | $2,961 | $47,376 |
| E-7 | $4,047 | $3,036 | $48,564 |
| E-8 | $4,152 | $3,348 | $49,824 |
| E-9 | $4,413 | $3,576 | $52,956 |
| W-1 | $3,969 | $2,976 | $47,628 |
| W-2 | $4,089 | $3,345 | $49,068 |
| W-3 | $4,218 | $3,600 | $50,616 |
| W-4 | $4,485 | $3,966 | $53,820 |
| W-5 | $4,806 | $4,068 | $57,672 |
| O-1E | $4,062 | $3,195 | $48,744 |
| O-2E | $4,200 | $3,525 | $50,400 |
| O-3E | $4,536 | $3,942 | $54,432 |
| O-1 | $3,291 | $2,853 | $39,492 |
| O-2 | $3,939 | $3,144 | $47,268 |
| O-3 | $4,215 | $3,675 | $50,580 |
| O-4 | $4,920 | $4,047 | $59,040 |
| O-5 | $5,430 | $4,101 | $65,160 |
| O-6 | $5,475 | $4,197 | $65,700 |
| O-7 | $5,520 | $4,272 | $66,240 |
| O-8 | $5,520 | $4,272 | $66,240 |
| O-9 | $5,520 | $4,272 | $66,240 |
| O-10 | $5,520 | $4,272 | $66,240 |
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 | $2,613 | $31,356 | - |
| 2024 | $2,859 | $34,308 | +9.4% |
| 2025 | $3,057 | $36,684 | +6.9% |
| 2026 | $3,198 | $38,376 | +4.6% |
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