O-3 BAH Rates in Auburn, AL (2026)

With Dependents
$2,412
per month
Without Dependents
$1,884
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$10,477.48
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Auburn, AL is $2,412 per month with dependents and $1,884 per month without dependents. This rate is $447 below the national average for O-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-3 base pay of $7,737/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Auburn is approximately $10,477.48 with dependents or $9,949.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Auburn vs National Average

AuburnNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,412$2,859−$447
Without Dependents$1,884$2,493−$609

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Auburn

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Auburn:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$7,737$7,737
BAH$2,412$1,884
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$10,477.48$9,949.48

Base pay shown for 6 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Auburn?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Auburn is $2,412/mo with dependents and $1,884/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Auburn?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Auburn earns approximately $10,477.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,412 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,949.48/mo.

Is Auburn BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Auburn is $447 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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O-3 BAH in Auburn, AL, in context

An O-3 with dependents in Auburn, AL draws $2,412/mo — 15.6% below the national average of $2,859 for this grade (187th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,884/mo, a $528 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on O-4 raises BAH in this MHA by $306/mo (to $2,718), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.