BAH · WA309
2026 BAH Rates in SEATTLE, WA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +7.7% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,135/mo
$37,620/yr
Without dep: $2,625·Δ +$510/mo
YoY change
+2.8%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,976 | $2,271 | $35,712 |
| E-2 | $2,976 | $2,271 | $35,712 |
| E-3 | $2,976 | $2,271 | $35,712 |
| E-4 | $2,976 | $2,271 | $35,712 |
| E-5 | $3,135 | $2,625 | $37,620 |
| E-6 | $3,906 | $2,931 | $46,872 |
| E-7 | $4,020 | $3,015 | $48,240 |
| E-8 | $4,143 | $3,291 | $49,716 |
| E-9 | $4,311 | $3,525 | $51,732 |
| W-1 | $3,927 | $2,946 | $47,124 |
| W-2 | $4,071 | $3,288 | $48,852 |
| W-3 | $4,221 | $3,549 | $50,652 |
| W-4 | $4,347 | $3,930 | $52,164 |
| W-5 | $4,503 | $4,047 | $54,036 |
| O-1E | $4,041 | $3,132 | $48,492 |
| O-2E | $4,197 | $3,471 | $50,364 |
| O-3E | $4,371 | $3,900 | $52,452 |
| O-1 | $3,231 | $2,814 | $38,772 |
| O-2 | $3,897 | $3,087 | $46,764 |
| O-3 | $4,215 | $3,627 | $50,580 |
| O-4 | $4,554 | $4,020 | $54,648 |
| O-5 | $4,797 | $4,086 | $57,564 |
| O-6 | $4,836 | $4,200 | $58,032 |
| O-7 | $4,875 | $4,275 | $58,500 |
| O-8 | $4,875 | $4,275 | $58,500 |
| O-9 | $4,875 | $4,275 | $58,500 |
| O-10 | $4,875 | $4,275 | $58,500 |
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 | $2,910 | $34,920 | - |
| 2024 | $2,943 | $35,316 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $3,051 | $36,612 | +3.7% |
| 2026 | $3,135 | $37,620 | +2.8% |
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