2026 BAH Rates for WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA
Effective January 1, 2026. These rates apply to the WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA area.
MHA Code: DC053
Enlisted Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| E-1 |
$3,096.00 |
$2,409.00 |
| E-2 |
$3,096.00 |
$2,409.00 |
| E-3 |
$3,096.00 |
$2,409.00 |
| E-4 |
$3,096.00 |
$2,409.00 |
| E-5 |
$3,132.00 |
$2,832.00 |
| E-6 |
$3,759.00 |
$3,057.00 |
| E-7 |
$3,855.00 |
$3,099.00 |
| E-8 |
$3,957.00 |
$3,261.00 |
| E-9 |
$4,128.00 |
$3,447.00 |
Warrant Officer Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| W-1 |
$3,780.00 |
$3,096.00 |
| W-2 |
$3,894.00 |
$3,258.00 |
| W-3 |
$4,023.00 |
$3,471.00 |
| W-4 |
$4,167.00 |
$3,777.00 |
| W-5 |
$4,350.00 |
$3,876.00 |
Officer Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| O-1 |
$3,213.00 |
$3,054.00 |
| O-2 |
$3,753.00 |
$3,126.00 |
| O-3 |
$4,020.00 |
$3,531.00 |
| O-4 |
$4,410.00 |
$3,855.00 |
| O-5 |
$4,692.00 |
$3,909.00 |
| O-6 |
$4,731.00 |
$3,999.00 |
| O-7 |
$4,770.00 |
$4,071.00 |
Prior Enlisted Officer Rates
| Rank |
With Dependents |
Without Dependents |
| O-1E |
$3,870.00 |
$3,129.00 |
| O-2E |
$4,002.00 |
$3,405.00 |
| O-3E |
$4,197.00 |
$3,753.00 |
Note: Rates are subject to change. Verify with official DoD sources.