2026 BAH Rates — Fort Gordon, AL
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Fort Gordon, AL (Military Housing Area GA073), 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 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-2 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-3 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-4 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-5 | $1,890 | $1,644 |
| E-6 | $2,157 | $1,731 |
| E-7 | $2,190 | $1,809 |
| E-8 | $2,226 | $1,947 |
| E-9 | $2,334 | $2,019 |
| W-1 | $2,175 | $1,797 |
| W-2 | $2,205 | $1,944 |
| W-3 | $2,253 | $2,031 |
| W-4 | $2,367 | $2,157 |
| W-5 | $2,514 | $2,196 |
| O-1E | $2,193 | $1,887 |
| O-2E | $2,241 | $2,004 |
| O-3E | $2,388 | $2,148 |
| O-1 | $1,929 | $1,728 |
| O-2 | $2,154 | $1,866 |
| O-3 | $2,250 | $2,058 |
| O-4 | $2,559 | $2,181 |
| O-5 | $2,787 | $2,199 |
| O-6 | $2,808 | $2,226 |
| O-7 | $2,826 | $2,262 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Fort Gordon, AL?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Fort Gordon, AL receives $1,890 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,644 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.