2026 · TN266 · Basic Allowance for Housing
Chattanooga, TN BAH, 2026
An E-5 stationed here gets $1,986 a month with dependents and $1,629 without. BAH is tax-free and paid on top of basic pay.
| Grade | With dependents | Without | vs 2025 (with) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,863 | $1,446 | +$12 |
| E-2 | $1,863 | $1,446 | +$12 |
| E-3 | $1,863 | $1,446 | +$12 |
| E-4 | $1,863 | $1,446 | +$12 |
| E-5 | $1,986 | $1,629 | +$36 |
| E-6 | $2,397 | $1,797 | −$27 |
| E-7 | $2,445 | $1,863 | −$3 |
| E-8 | $2,490 | $2,073 | +$33 |
| E-9 | $2,631 | $2,193 | +$75 |
| W-1 | $2,418 | $1,830 | −$27 |
| W-2 | $2,463 | $2,070 | +$9 |
| W-3 | $2,523 | $2,208 | +$57 |
| W-4 | $2,670 | $2,403 | +$66 |
| W-5 | $2,856 | $2,454 | +$48 |
| O-1E | $2,448 | $1,983 | −$3 |
| O-2E | $2,511 | $2,166 | +$51 |
| O-3E | $2,700 | $2,391 | +$66 |
| O-1 | $2,043 | $1,734 | +$30 |
| O-2 | $2,394 | $1,950 | −$27 |
| O-3 | $2,520 | $2,247 | +$57 |
| O-4 | $2,916 | $2,436 | +$36 |
| O-5 | $3,201 | $2,460 | +$3 |
| O-6 | $3,228 | $2,499 | +$3 |
| O-7 | $3,249 | $2,541 | same |
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 | $1,863 | $476.95 | $4,747.15 |
| E-3 | over 2 | $3,015.00 | $1,863 | $476.95 | $5,354.95 |
| E-4 | over 3 | $3,482.40 | $1,863 | $476.95 | $5,822.35 |
| E-5 | over 6 | $4,110.00 | $1,986 | $476.95 | $6,572.95 |
| E-6 | over 10 | $4,759.50 | $2,397 | $476.95 | $7,633.45 |
| E-7 | over 14 | $5,835.00 | $2,445 | $476.95 | $8,756.95 |
| E-8 | over 18 | $6,811.20 | $2,490 | $476.95 | $9,778.15 |
| E-9 | over 22 | $8,423.10 | $2,631 | $476.95 | $11,531.05 |
| W-2 | over 10 | $6,282.60 | $2,463 | $328.48 | $9,074.08 |
| O-1 | under 2 | $4,150.20 | $2,043 | $328.48 | $6,521.68 |
| O-2 | over 2 | $5,446.20 | $2,394 | $328.48 | $8,168.68 |
| O-3 | over 6 | $7,737.00 | $2,520 | $328.48 | $10,585.48 |
| O-4 | over 12 | $9,888.30 | $2,916 | $328.48 | $13,132.78 |
| O-5 | over 18 | $11,713.80 | $3,201 | $328.48 | $15,243.28 |
| O-6 | over 24 | $14,479.20 | $3,228 | $328.48 | $18,035.68 |
02 · Where this rate applies
Counties
- Catoosa County, GA
- Hamilton County, TN
ZIP codes (36)
30726 30736 30742 37302 37304 37308 37315 37341 37343 37350 37351 37363 37373 37377 37379 37384 37401 37402 37403 37404 37405 37406 37407 37408 37409 37410 37411 37412 37414 37415 37416 37419 37421 37422 37424 37450
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