2026 BAH Rates — Sitka, AK
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Sitka, AK (Military Housing Area AK401), 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 | $2,355 | $1,767 |
| E-2 | $2,355 | $1,767 |
| E-3 | $2,355 | $1,767 |
| E-4 | $2,355 | $1,767 |
| E-5 | $3,210 | $2,409 |
| E-6 | $3,228 | $2,421 |
| E-7 | $3,294 | $2,472 |
| E-8 | $3,399 | $2,550 |
| E-9 | $3,513 | $2,775 |
| W-1 | $3,231 | $2,424 |
| W-2 | $3,336 | $2,511 |
| W-3 | $3,465 | $2,802 |
| W-4 | $3,531 | $3,213 |
| W-5 | $3,618 | $3,315 |
| O-1E | $3,312 | $2,484 |
| O-2E | $3,447 | $2,715 |
| O-3E | $3,546 | $3,189 |
| O-1 | $3,222 | $2,418 |
| O-2 | $3,225 | $2,475 |
| O-3 | $3,462 | $2,886 |
| O-4 | $3,639 | $3,294 |
| O-5 | $3,768 | $3,348 |
| O-6 | $3,798 | $3,444 |
| O-7 | $3,825 | $3,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Sitka, AK?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Sitka, AK receives $3,210 per month in tax-free BAH, or $2,409 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.