BAH · WA311
2026 BAH Rates in TACOMA, WA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +11.2% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,556/mo
$30,672/yr
Without dep: $2,121·Δ +$435/mo
YoY change
+1.9%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,370 | $2,034 | $28,440 |
| E-2 | $2,370 | $2,034 | $28,440 |
| E-3 | $2,370 | $2,034 | $28,440 |
| E-4 | $2,370 | $2,034 | $28,440 |
| E-5 | $2,556 | $2,121 | $30,672 |
| E-6 | $2,919 | $2,199 | $35,028 |
| E-7 | $2,994 | $2,376 | $35,928 |
| E-8 | $3,072 | $2,634 | $36,864 |
| E-9 | $3,180 | $2,736 | $38,160 |
| W-1 | $2,940 | $2,313 | $35,280 |
| W-2 | $3,024 | $2,631 | $36,288 |
| W-3 | $3,126 | $2,751 | $37,512 |
| W-4 | $3,201 | $2,931 | $38,412 |
| W-5 | $3,297 | $3,009 | $39,564 |
| O-1E | $3,006 | $2,553 | $36,072 |
| O-2E | $3,108 | $2,712 | $37,296 |
| O-3E | $3,216 | $2,913 | $38,592 |
| O-1 | $2,607 | $2,178 | $31,284 |
| O-2 | $2,916 | $2,496 | $34,992 |
| O-3 | $3,123 | $2,784 | $37,476 |
| O-4 | $3,324 | $2,991 | $39,888 |
| O-5 | $3,471 | $3,030 | $41,652 |
| O-6 | $3,501 | $3,102 | $42,012 |
| O-7 | $3,525 | $3,156 | $42,300 |
| O-8 | $3,525 | $3,156 | $42,300 |
| O-9 | $3,525 | $3,156 | $42,300 |
| O-10 | $3,525 | $3,156 | $42,300 |
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 | $2,298 | $27,576 | - |
| 2024 | $2,430 | $29,160 | +5.7% |
| 2025 | $2,508 | $30,096 | +3.2% |
| 2026 | $2,556 | $30,672 | +1.9% |
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