2026 BAH Rates — Anchorage, AK
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Anchorage, AK (Military Housing Area AK404), effective January 1, 2026. BAH is a tax-free monthly allowance set by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade, and whether you have dependents.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-2 | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-3 | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-4 | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-5 | $2,874 | $2,157 |
| E-6 | $2,892 | $2,169 |
| E-7 | $3,045 | $2,283 |
| E-8 | $3,240 | $2,430 |
| E-9 | $3,486 | $2,616 |
| W-1 | $2,895 | $2,172 |
| W-2 | $3,123 | $2,385 |
| W-3 | $3,369 | $2,619 |
| W-4 | $3,528 | $2,901 |
| W-5 | $3,723 | $3,087 |
| O-1E | $3,078 | $2,310 |
| O-2E | $3,333 | $2,523 |
| O-3E | $3,558 | $2,853 |
| O-1 | $2,886 | $2,166 |
| O-2 | $2,889 | $2,286 |
| O-3 | $3,360 | $2,643 |
| O-4 | $3,789 | $3,051 |
| O-5 | $4,095 | $3,162 |
| O-6 | $4,131 | $3,348 |
| O-7 | $4,161 | $3,405 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Anchorage, AK?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Anchorage, AK receives $2,874 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,157 without dependents. Rates vary by pay grade — see the full table above.
Is BAH taxable?
No. BAH is a tax-free housing allowance, which makes it worth more than the same amount of taxable base pay.