2026 BAH Rates for CHICAGO, IL
Effective January 1, 2026. These rates apply to the CHICAGO, IL area.
MHA Code: IL325
Enlisted Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| E-1 |
$3,174.00 |
$2,415.00 |
| E-2 |
$3,174.00 |
$2,415.00 |
| E-3 |
$3,174.00 |
$2,415.00 |
| E-4 |
$3,174.00 |
$2,415.00 |
| E-5 |
$3,438.00 |
$2,736.00 |
| E-6 |
$3,702.00 |
$2,937.00 |
| E-7 |
$3,723.00 |
$3,186.00 |
| E-8 |
$3,732.00 |
$3,498.00 |
| E-9 |
$3,771.00 |
$3,567.00 |
Warrant Officer Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| W-1 |
$3,720.00 |
$3,090.00 |
| W-2 |
$3,729.00 |
$3,495.00 |
| W-3 |
$3,741.00 |
$3,579.00 |
| W-4 |
$3,795.00 |
$3,696.00 |
| W-5 |
$3,900.00 |
$3,708.00 |
Officer Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| O-1 |
$3,477.00 |
$2,907.00 |
| O-2 |
$3,699.00 |
$3,354.00 |
| O-3 |
$3,738.00 |
$3,603.00 |
| O-4 |
$3,927.00 |
$3,699.00 |
| O-5 |
$4,086.00 |
$3,711.00 |
| O-6 |
$4,122.00 |
$3,714.00 |
| O-7 |
$4,152.00 |
$3,756.00 |
Prior Enlisted Officer Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| O-1E |
$3,726.00 |
$3,435.00 |
| O-2E |
$3,735.00 |
$3,552.00 |
| O-3E |
$3,810.00 |
$3,693.00 |
Note: Rates are subject to change. Verify with official DoD sources.