2026 BAH Rates — Rock Island, IL
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Rock Island, IL (Military Housing Area IL089), 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 | $1,722 | $1,389 |
| E-2 | $1,722 | $1,389 |
| E-3 | $1,722 | $1,389 |
| E-4 | $1,722 | $1,389 |
| E-5 | $1,908 | $1,476 |
| E-6 | $2,238 | $1,680 |
| E-7 | $2,262 | $1,728 |
| E-8 | $2,283 | $1,980 |
| E-9 | $2,388 | $2,073 |
| W-1 | $2,259 | $1,695 |
| W-2 | $2,268 | $1,977 |
| W-3 | $2,301 | $2,085 |
| W-4 | $2,421 | $2,238 |
| W-5 | $2,577 | $2,262 |
| O-1E | $2,265 | $1,905 |
| O-2E | $2,292 | $2,052 |
| O-3E | $2,448 | $2,232 |
| O-1 | $1,956 | $1,533 |
| O-2 | $2,235 | $1,851 |
| O-3 | $2,298 | $2,118 |
| O-4 | $2,628 | $2,250 |
| O-5 | $2,868 | $2,265 |
| O-6 | $2,892 | $2,277 |
| O-7 | $2,910 | $2,313 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Rock Island, IL?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Rock Island, IL receives $1,908 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,476 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.