2026 BAH Rates — Los Angeles, CA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Los Angeles, CA (Military Housing Area CA037), 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 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E-2 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E-3 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E-4 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E-5 | $3,882 | $3,048 |
| E-6 | $4,188 | $3,291 |
| E-7 | $4,311 | $3,582 |
| E-8 | $4,443 | $3,948 |
| E-9 | $4,674 | $4,032 |
| W-1 | $4,209 | $3,468 |
| W-2 | $4,365 | $3,945 |
| W-3 | $4,530 | $4,044 |
| W-4 | $4,728 | $4,212 |
| W-5 | $4,971 | $4,341 |
| O-1E | $4,332 | $3,879 |
| O-2E | $4,503 | $4,014 |
| O-3E | $4,767 | $4,179 |
| O-1 | $3,927 | $3,255 |
| O-2 | $4,185 | $3,780 |
| O-3 | $4,524 | $4,074 |
| O-4 | $5,052 | $4,314 |
| O-5 | $5,436 | $4,386 |
| O-6 | $5,481 | $4,509 |
| O-7 | $5,526 | $4,590 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Los Angeles, CA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Los Angeles, CA receives $3,882 per month in tax-free BAH, or $3,048 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.