2026 BAH Rates — Ketchikan, AK
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Ketchikan, AK (Military Housing Area AK400), 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 | $2,646 | $1,986 |
| E-2 | $2,646 | $1,986 |
| E-3 | $2,646 | $1,986 |
| E-4 | $2,646 | $1,986 |
| E-5 | $2,868 | $2,151 |
| E-6 | $2,886 | $2,163 |
| E-7 | $3,027 | $2,382 |
| E-8 | $3,213 | $2,682 |
| E-9 | $3,441 | $2,739 |
| W-1 | $2,889 | $2,289 |
| W-2 | $3,102 | $2,679 |
| W-3 | $3,336 | $2,751 |
| W-4 | $3,480 | $2,892 |
| W-5 | $3,660 | $3,069 |
| O-1E | $3,060 | $2,631 |
| O-2E | $3,300 | $2,727 |
| O-3E | $3,510 | $2,847 |
| O-1 | $2,880 | $2,160 |
| O-2 | $2,883 | $2,550 |
| O-3 | $3,327 | $2,772 |
| O-4 | $3,720 | $3,036 |
| O-5 | $4,002 | $3,141 |
| O-6 | $4,035 | $3,315 |
| O-7 | $4,065 | $3,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Ketchikan, AK?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Ketchikan, AK receives $2,868 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,151 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.