BAH · PA252
2026 BAH Rates in STATE COLLEGE, PA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +15.5% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,791/mo
$21,492/yr
Without dep: $1,443·Δ +$348/mo
YoY change
+6.8%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,656 | $1,329 | $19,872 |
| E-2 | $1,656 | $1,329 | $19,872 |
| E-3 | $1,656 | $1,329 | $19,872 |
| E-4 | $1,656 | $1,329 | $19,872 |
| E-5 | $1,791 | $1,443 | $21,492 |
| E-6 | $2,274 | $1,707 | $27,288 |
| E-7 | $2,388 | $1,791 | $28,656 |
| E-8 | $2,508 | $1,893 | $30,096 |
| E-9 | $2,679 | $2,034 | $32,148 |
| W-1 | $2,295 | $1,722 | $27,540 |
| W-2 | $2,436 | $1,890 | $29,232 |
| W-3 | $2,583 | $2,052 | $30,996 |
| W-4 | $2,715 | $2,298 | $32,580 |
| W-5 | $2,877 | $2,412 | $34,524 |
| O-1E | $2,406 | $1,806 | $28,872 |
| O-2E | $2,562 | $2,001 | $30,744 |
| O-3E | $2,739 | $2,268 | $32,868 |
| O-1 | $1,854 | $1,515 | $22,248 |
| O-2 | $2,271 | $1,794 | $27,252 |
| O-3 | $2,580 | $2,097 | $30,960 |
| O-4 | $2,928 | $2,388 | $35,136 |
| O-5 | $3,180 | $2,454 | $38,160 |
| O-6 | $3,207 | $2,562 | $38,484 |
| O-7 | $3,228 | $2,607 | $38,736 |
| O-8 | $3,228 | $2,607 | $38,736 |
| O-9 | $3,228 | $2,607 | $38,736 |
| O-10 | $3,228 | $2,607 | $38,736 |
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 | $1,551 | $18,612 | - |
| 2024 | $1,518 | $18,216 | -2.1% |
| 2025 | $1,677 | $20,124 | +10.5% |
| 2026 | $1,791 | $21,492 | +6.8% |
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