2026 BAH Rates — Charleston, WV
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Charleston, WV (Military Housing Area WV323), 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 | $1,308 | $1,056 |
| E-2 | $1,308 | $1,056 |
| E-3 | $1,308 | $1,056 |
| E-4 | $1,308 | $1,056 |
| E-5 | $1,404 | $1,149 |
| E-6 | $1,764 | $1,323 |
| E-7 | $1,800 | $1,350 |
| E-8 | $1,833 | $1,479 |
| E-9 | $1,956 | $1,581 |
| W-1 | $1,785 | $1,338 |
| W-2 | $1,812 | $1,476 |
| W-3 | $1,863 | $1,596 |
| W-4 | $1,992 | $1,767 |
| W-5 | $2,157 | $1,806 |
| O-1E | $1,803 | $1,401 |
| O-2E | $1,851 | $1,560 |
| O-3E | $2,016 | $1,758 |
| O-1 | $1,452 | $1,209 |
| O-2 | $1,761 | $1,377 |
| O-3 | $1,860 | $1,632 |
| O-4 | $2,208 | $1,791 |
| O-5 | $2,463 | $1,848 |
| O-6 | $2,481 | $1,860 |
| O-7 | $2,496 | $1,872 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Charleston, WV?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Charleston, WV receives $1,404 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,149 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.