2026 · MD127 · Basic Allowance for Housing
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD BAH, 2026
An E-5 stationed here gets $2,478 a month with dependents and $1,986 without. BAH is tax-free and paid on top of basic pay.
| Grade | With dependents | Without | vs 2025 (with) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,268 | $1,875 | +$69 |
| E-2 | $2,268 | $1,875 | +$69 |
| E-3 | $2,268 | $1,875 | +$69 |
| E-4 | $2,268 | $1,875 | +$69 |
| E-5 | $2,478 | $1,986 | +$99 |
| E-6 | $2,742 | $2,076 | +$120 |
| E-7 | $2,862 | $2,274 | +$126 |
| E-8 | $2,991 | $2,538 | +$135 |
| E-9 | $3,165 | $2,607 | +$144 |
| W-1 | $2,760 | $2,205 | +$120 |
| W-2 | $2,916 | $2,535 | +$129 |
| W-3 | $3,075 | $2,619 | +$138 |
| W-4 | $3,198 | $2,766 | +$141 |
| W-5 | $3,348 | $2,892 | +$147 |
| O-1E | $2,883 | $2,475 | +$129 |
| O-2E | $3,051 | $2,592 | +$135 |
| O-3E | $3,222 | $2,733 | +$147 |
| O-1 | $2,517 | $2,055 | +$102 |
| O-2 | $2,739 | $2,412 | +$120 |
| O-3 | $3,072 | $2,643 | +$138 |
| O-4 | $3,396 | $2,865 | +$147 |
| O-5 | $3,630 | $2,934 | +$159 |
| O-6 | $3,660 | $3,054 | +$159 |
| O-7 | $3,687 | $3,108 | +$159 |
See full pay here with basic pay and BAS
01 · Total monthly pay here
| Rank | Years | Basic pay | BAH | BAS | Total a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | under 2 | $2,407.20 | $2,268 | $476.95 | $5,152.15 |
| E-3 | over 2 | $3,015.00 | $2,268 | $476.95 | $5,759.95 |
| E-4 | over 3 | $3,482.40 | $2,268 | $476.95 | $6,227.35 |
| E-5 | over 6 | $4,110.00 | $2,478 | $476.95 | $7,064.95 |
| E-6 | over 10 | $4,759.50 | $2,742 | $476.95 | $7,978.45 |
| E-7 | over 14 | $5,835.00 | $2,862 | $476.95 | $9,173.95 |
| E-8 | over 18 | $6,811.20 | $2,991 | $476.95 | $10,279.15 |
| E-9 | over 22 | $8,423.10 | $3,165 | $476.95 | $12,065.05 |
| W-2 | over 10 | $6,282.60 | $2,916 | $328.48 | $9,527.08 |
| O-1 | under 2 | $4,150.20 | $2,517 | $328.48 | $6,995.68 |
| O-2 | over 2 | $5,446.20 | $2,739 | $328.48 | $8,513.68 |
| O-3 | over 6 | $7,737.00 | $3,072 | $328.48 | $11,137.48 |
| O-4 | over 12 | $9,888.30 | $3,396 | $328.48 | $13,612.78 |
| O-5 | over 18 | $11,713.80 | $3,630 | $328.48 | $15,672.28 |
| O-6 | over 24 | $14,479.20 | $3,660 | $328.48 | $18,467.68 |
02 · Where this rate applies
Counties
- Cecil County, MD
- Harford County, MD
ZIP codes (38)
21001 21005 21009 21010 21014 21015 21017 21018 21028 21034 21040 21047 21050 21078 21084 21085 21130 21132 21154 21160 21161 21901 21902 21903 21904 21911 21912 21913 21914 21915 21916 21917 21918 21919 21920 21921 21922 21930
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