2026 BAH Rates — Syracuse, NY
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Syracuse, NY (Military Housing Area NY223), 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 | $1,872 | $1,452 |
| E-2 | $1,872 | $1,452 |
| E-3 | $1,872 | $1,452 |
| E-4 | $1,872 | $1,452 |
| E-5 | $2,049 | $1,599 |
| E-6 | $2,385 | $1,788 |
| E-7 | $2,541 | $1,905 |
| E-8 | $2,709 | $2,121 |
| E-9 | $2,880 | $2,214 |
| W-1 | $2,406 | $1,818 |
| W-2 | $2,610 | $2,118 |
| W-3 | $2,817 | $2,229 |
| W-4 | $2,901 | $2,418 |
| W-5 | $3,009 | $2,577 |
| O-1E | $2,571 | $2,046 |
| O-2E | $2,787 | $2,193 |
| O-3E | $2,919 | $2,376 |
| O-1 | $2,097 | $1,689 |
| O-2 | $2,382 | $1,995 |
| O-3 | $2,811 | $2,262 |
| O-4 | $3,039 | $2,547 |
| O-5 | $3,198 | $2,640 |
| O-6 | $3,225 | $2,796 |
| O-7 | $3,246 | $2,844 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Syracuse, NY?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Syracuse, NY receives $2,049 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,599 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.