2026 BAH Rates — Seattle, WA
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Seattle, WA (Military Housing Area WA309), 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 | $2,976 | $2,271 |
| E-2 | $2,976 | $2,271 |
| E-3 | $2,976 | $2,271 |
| E-4 | $2,976 | $2,271 |
| E-5 | $3,135 | $2,625 |
| E-6 | $3,906 | $2,931 |
| E-7 | $4,020 | $3,015 |
| E-8 | $4,143 | $3,291 |
| E-9 | $4,311 | $3,525 |
| W-1 | $3,927 | $2,946 |
| W-2 | $4,071 | $3,288 |
| W-3 | $4,221 | $3,549 |
| W-4 | $4,347 | $3,930 |
| W-5 | $4,503 | $4,047 |
| O-1E | $4,041 | $3,132 |
| O-2E | $4,197 | $3,471 |
| O-3E | $4,371 | $3,900 |
| O-1 | $3,231 | $2,814 |
| O-2 | $3,897 | $3,087 |
| O-3 | $4,215 | $3,627 |
| O-4 | $4,554 | $4,020 |
| O-5 | $4,797 | $4,086 |
| O-6 | $4,836 | $4,200 |
| O-7 | $4,875 | $4,275 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Seattle, WA?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Seattle, WA receives $3,135 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,625 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.