2026 BAH Rates — Salt Lake City, UT
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Salt Lake City, UT (Military Housing Area UT292), 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 | $1,944 | $1,536 |
| E-2 | $1,944 | $1,536 |
| E-3 | $1,944 | $1,536 |
| E-4 | $1,944 | $1,536 |
| E-5 | $2,130 | $1,671 |
| E-6 | $2,358 | $1,773 |
| E-7 | $2,496 | $1,950 |
| E-8 | $2,649 | $2,181 |
| E-9 | $2,802 | $2,241 |
| W-1 | $2,376 | $1,887 |
| W-2 | $2,559 | $2,178 |
| W-3 | $2,748 | $2,250 |
| W-4 | $2,823 | $2,385 |
| W-5 | $2,922 | $2,529 |
| O-1E | $2,523 | $2,127 |
| O-2E | $2,718 | $2,226 |
| O-3E | $2,838 | $2,349 |
| O-1 | $2,166 | $1,752 |
| O-2 | $2,355 | $2,070 |
| O-3 | $2,742 | $2,271 |
| O-4 | $2,946 | $2,502 |
| O-5 | $3,096 | $2,586 |
| O-6 | $3,120 | $2,727 |
| O-7 | $3,141 | $2,772 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Salt Lake City, UT?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Salt Lake City, UT receives $2,130 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,671 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.