2026 BAH Rates — Boston, MA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Boston, MA (Military Housing Area MA120), 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 | $4,344 | $3,258 |
| E-2 | $4,344 | $3,258 |
| E-3 | $4,344 | $3,258 |
| E-4 | $4,344 | $3,258 |
| E-5 | $4,791 | $3,615 |
| E-6 | $4,812 | $3,948 |
| E-7 | $4,938 | $4,365 |
| E-8 | $5,079 | $4,803 |
| E-9 | $5,379 | $4,809 |
| W-1 | $4,827 | $4,191 |
| W-2 | $4,995 | $4,800 |
| W-3 | $5,169 | $4,812 |
| W-4 | $5,457 | $4,833 |
| W-5 | $5,805 | $4,968 |
| O-1E | $4,962 | $4,788 |
| O-2E | $5,142 | $4,806 |
| O-3E | $5,511 | $4,818 |
| O-1 | $4,803 | $3,894 |
| O-2 | $4,809 | $4,644 |
| O-3 | $5,163 | $4,815 |
| O-4 | $5,928 | $4,941 |
| O-5 | $6,483 | $5,019 |
| O-6 | $6,540 | $5,148 |
| O-7 | $6,594 | $5,241 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Boston, MA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Boston, MA receives $4,791 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,615 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.