2026 BAH Rates — Topeka, KS
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Topeka, KS (Military Housing Area KS105), 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 | $1,503 | $1,185 |
| E-2 | $1,503 | $1,185 |
| E-3 | $1,503 | $1,185 |
| E-4 | $1,503 | $1,185 |
| E-5 | $1,626 | $1,302 |
| E-6 | $1,869 | $1,398 |
| E-7 | $1,938 | $1,506 |
| E-8 | $2,016 | $1,680 |
| E-9 | $2,154 | $1,743 |
| W-1 | $1,884 | $1,473 |
| W-2 | $1,968 | $1,677 |
| W-3 | $2,067 | $1,755 |
| W-4 | $2,187 | $1,878 |
| W-5 | $2,337 | $1,953 |
| O-1E | $1,950 | $1,623 |
| O-2E | $2,049 | $1,728 |
| O-3E | $2,211 | $1,857 |
| O-1 | $1,662 | $1,377 |
| O-2 | $1,866 | $1,590 |
| O-3 | $2,064 | $1,776 |
| O-4 | $2,385 | $1,935 |
| O-5 | $2,619 | $1,974 |
| O-6 | $2,637 | $2,043 |
| O-7 | $2,655 | $2,076 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is BAH in Topeka, KS?
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents stationed in Topeka, KS receives $1,626 per month in tax-free BAH, or $1,302 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.