2026 · MS171 · Basic Allowance for Housing
Meridian, MS BAH, 2026
An E-5 stationed here gets $1,290 a month with dependents and $1,062 without. BAH is tax-free and paid on top of basic pay.
| Grade | With dependents | Without | vs 2025 (with) |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,194 | $1,032 | +$69 |
| E-2 | $1,194 | $1,032 | +$69 |
| E-3 | $1,194 | $1,032 | +$69 |
| E-4 | $1,194 | $1,032 | +$69 |
| E-5 | $1,290 | $1,062 | +$93 |
| E-6 | $1,545 | $1,155 | +$108 |
| E-7 | $1,692 | $1,269 | +$132 |
| E-8 | $1,854 | $1,392 | +$165 |
| E-9 | $2,028 | $1,521 | +$183 |
| W-1 | $1,563 | $1,173 | +$108 |
| W-2 | $1,758 | $1,344 | +$144 |
| W-3 | $1,959 | $1,524 | +$183 |
| W-4 | $2,052 | $1,572 | +$177 |
| W-5 | $2,169 | $1,728 | +$174 |
| O-1E | $1,722 | $1,293 | +$144 |
| O-2E | $1,929 | $1,446 | +$174 |
| O-3E | $2,070 | $1,554 | +$180 |
| O-1 | $1,329 | $1,092 | +$96 |
| O-2 | $1,542 | $1,272 | +$108 |
| O-3 | $1,953 | $1,527 | +$180 |
| O-4 | $2,202 | $1,698 | +$168 |
| O-5 | $2,382 | $1,788 | +$165 |
| O-6 | $2,400 | $1,938 | +$165 |
| O-7 | $2,412 | $1,968 | +$162 |
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 | $1,194 | $476.95 | $4,078.15 |
| E-3 | over 2 | $3,015.00 | $1,194 | $476.95 | $4,685.95 |
| E-4 | over 3 | $3,482.40 | $1,194 | $476.95 | $5,153.35 |
| E-5 | over 6 | $4,110.00 | $1,290 | $476.95 | $5,876.95 |
| E-6 | over 10 | $4,759.50 | $1,545 | $476.95 | $6,781.45 |
| E-7 | over 14 | $5,835.00 | $1,692 | $476.95 | $8,003.95 |
| E-8 | over 18 | $6,811.20 | $1,854 | $476.95 | $9,142.15 |
| E-9 | over 22 | $8,423.10 | $2,028 | $476.95 | $10,928.05 |
| W-2 | over 10 | $6,282.60 | $1,758 | $328.48 | $8,369.08 |
| O-1 | under 2 | $4,150.20 | $1,329 | $328.48 | $5,807.68 |
| O-2 | over 2 | $5,446.20 | $1,542 | $328.48 | $7,316.68 |
| O-3 | over 6 | $7,737.00 | $1,953 | $328.48 | $10,018.48 |
| O-4 | over 12 | $9,888.30 | $2,202 | $328.48 | $12,418.78 |
| O-5 | over 18 | $11,713.80 | $2,382 | $328.48 | $14,424.28 |
| O-6 | over 24 | $14,479.20 | $2,400 | $328.48 | $17,207.68 |
02 · Where this rate applies
Counties
- Lauderdale County, MS
- Newton County, MS
ZIP codes (20)
39057 39301 39302 39303 39304 39305 39307 39309 39320 39323 39325 39326 39327 39332 39335 39336 39337 39342 39345 39364
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