BAH · CA026
2026 BAH Rates in VANDENBERG SFB, CA
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +9.6% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$3,333/mo
$39,996/yr
Without dep: $2,778·Δ +$555/mo
YoY change
+4.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,156 | $2,397 | $37,872 |
| E-2 | $3,156 | $2,397 | $37,872 |
| E-3 | $3,156 | $2,397 | $37,872 |
| E-4 | $3,156 | $2,397 | $37,872 |
| E-5 | $3,333 | $2,778 | $39,996 |
| E-6 | $3,642 | $2,994 | $43,704 |
| E-7 | $3,693 | $3,162 | $44,316 |
| E-8 | $3,747 | $3,399 | $44,964 |
| E-9 | $3,873 | $3,486 | $46,476 |
| W-1 | $3,660 | $3,105 | $43,920 |
| W-2 | $3,714 | $3,396 | $44,568 |
| W-3 | $3,783 | $3,498 | $45,396 |
| W-4 | $3,906 | $3,648 | $46,872 |
| W-5 | $4,065 | $3,702 | $48,780 |
| O-1E | $3,699 | $3,330 | $44,388 |
| O-2E | $3,771 | $3,465 | $45,252 |
| O-3E | $3,933 | $3,633 | $47,196 |
| O-1 | $3,378 | $2,979 | $40,536 |
| O-2 | $3,639 | $3,276 | $43,668 |
| O-3 | $3,780 | $3,528 | $45,360 |
| O-4 | $4,113 | $3,687 | $49,356 |
| O-5 | $4,356 | $3,711 | $52,272 |
| O-6 | $4,392 | $3,759 | $52,704 |
| O-7 | $4,425 | $3,828 | $53,100 |
| O-8 | $4,425 | $3,828 | $53,100 |
| O-9 | $4,425 | $3,828 | $53,100 |
| O-10 | $4,425 | $3,828 | $53,100 |
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 | $3,042 | $36,504 | - |
| 2024 | $3,120 | $37,440 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $3,192 | $38,304 | +2.3% |
| 2026 | $3,333 | $39,996 | +4.4% |
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