BAH · MO161
2026 BAH Rates in ST. LOUIS, MO
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +27.1% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,436/mo
$29,232/yr
Without dep: $1,947·Δ +$489/mo
YoY change
+8.1%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,268 | $1,701 | $27,216 |
| E-2 | $2,268 | $1,701 | $27,216 |
| E-3 | $2,268 | $1,701 | $27,216 |
| E-4 | $2,268 | $1,701 | $27,216 |
| E-5 | $2,436 | $1,947 | $29,232 |
| E-6 | $2,655 | $2,112 | $31,860 |
| E-7 | $2,691 | $2,271 | $32,292 |
| E-8 | $2,733 | $2,487 | $32,796 |
| E-9 | $2,841 | $2,541 | $34,092 |
| W-1 | $2,673 | $2,220 | $32,076 |
| W-2 | $2,709 | $2,484 | $32,508 |
| W-3 | $2,763 | $2,553 | $33,156 |
| W-4 | $2,871 | $2,655 | $34,452 |
| W-5 | $3,006 | $2,700 | $36,072 |
| O-1E | $2,694 | $2,433 | $32,328 |
| O-2E | $2,751 | $2,529 | $33,012 |
| O-3E | $2,892 | $2,646 | $34,704 |
| O-1 | $2,472 | $2,094 | $29,664 |
| O-2 | $2,652 | $2,385 | $31,824 |
| O-3 | $2,760 | $2,571 | $33,120 |
| O-4 | $3,048 | $2,685 | $36,576 |
| O-5 | $3,261 | $2,703 | $39,132 |
| O-6 | $3,285 | $2,739 | $39,420 |
| O-7 | $3,309 | $2,784 | $39,708 |
| O-8 | $3,309 | $2,784 | $39,708 |
| O-9 | $3,309 | $2,784 | $39,708 |
| O-10 | $3,309 | $2,784 | $39,708 |
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 | $1,917 | $23,004 | - |
| 2024 | $2,106 | $25,272 | +9.9% |
| 2025 | $2,253 | $27,036 | +7.0% |
| 2026 | $2,436 | $29,232 | +8.1% |
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