BAH · CA044
2026 BAH Rates in SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +6.8% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$4,659/mo
$55,908/yr
Without dep: $3,798·Δ +$861/mo
YoY change
+5.1%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $4,356 | $3,318 | $52,272 |
| E-2 | $4,356 | $3,318 | $52,272 |
| E-3 | $4,356 | $3,318 | $52,272 |
| E-4 | $4,356 | $3,318 | $52,272 |
| E-5 | $4,659 | $3,798 | $55,908 |
| E-6 | $4,977 | $4,086 | $59,724 |
| E-7 | $5,058 | $4,368 | $60,696 |
| E-8 | $5,145 | $4,728 | $61,740 |
| E-9 | $5,382 | $4,815 | $64,584 |
| W-1 | $4,998 | $4,257 | $59,976 |
| W-2 | $5,094 | $4,725 | $61,128 |
| W-3 | $5,202 | $4,830 | $62,424 |
| W-4 | $5,448 | $4,992 | $65,376 |
| W-5 | $5,751 | $5,076 | $69,012 |
| O-1E | $5,070 | $4,656 | $60,840 |
| O-2E | $5,184 | $4,797 | $62,208 |
| O-3E | $5,496 | $4,971 | $65,952 |
| O-1 | $4,704 | $4,053 | $56,448 |
| O-2 | $4,974 | $4,560 | $59,688 |
| O-3 | $5,199 | $4,860 | $62,388 |
| O-4 | $5,856 | $5,055 | $70,272 |
| O-5 | $6,333 | $5,100 | $75,996 |
| O-6 | $6,387 | $5,178 | $76,644 |
| O-7 | $6,441 | $5,274 | $77,292 |
| O-8 | $6,441 | $5,274 | $77,292 |
| O-9 | $6,441 | $5,274 | $77,292 |
| O-10 | $6,441 | $5,274 | $77,292 |
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 | $4,362 | $52,344 | - |
| 2024 | $4,449 | $53,388 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $4,434 | $53,208 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | $4,659 | $55,908 | +5.1% |
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