BAH · SC263
2026 BAH Rates in SUMTER/SHAW AFB, SC
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +13.6% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,503/mo
$18,036/yr
Without dep: $1,290·Δ +$213/mo
YoY change
+6.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,440 | $1,149 | $17,280 |
| E-2 | $1,440 | $1,149 | $17,280 |
| E-3 | $1,440 | $1,149 | $17,280 |
| E-4 | $1,440 | $1,149 | $17,280 |
| E-5 | $1,503 | $1,290 | $18,036 |
| E-6 | $1,947 | $1,461 | $23,364 |
| E-7 | $1,986 | $1,491 | $23,832 |
| E-8 | $2,025 | $1,596 | $24,300 |
| E-9 | $2,139 | $1,725 | $25,668 |
| W-1 | $1,968 | $1,476 | $23,616 |
| W-2 | $2,001 | $1,593 | $24,012 |
| W-3 | $2,055 | $1,743 | $24,660 |
| W-4 | $2,169 | $1,953 | $26,028 |
| W-5 | $2,316 | $1,995 | $27,792 |
| O-1E | $1,989 | $1,500 | $23,868 |
| O-2E | $2,043 | $1,695 | $24,516 |
| O-3E | $2,193 | $1,941 | $26,316 |
| O-1 | $1,563 | $1,374 | $18,756 |
| O-2 | $1,944 | $1,494 | $23,328 |
| O-3 | $2,052 | $1,785 | $24,624 |
| O-4 | $2,361 | $1,980 | $28,332 |
| O-5 | $2,589 | $1,998 | $31,068 |
| O-6 | $2,607 | $2,031 | $31,284 |
| O-7 | $2,625 | $2,064 | $31,500 |
| O-8 | $2,625 | $2,064 | $31,500 |
| O-9 | $2,625 | $2,064 | $31,500 |
| O-10 | $2,625 | $2,064 | $31,500 |
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 | $1,323 | $15,876 | - |
| 2024 | $1,395 | $16,740 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $1,413 | $16,956 | +1.3% |
| 2026 | $1,503 | $18,036 | +6.4% |
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