O-2 BAH Rates in Huntsville, AL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Huntsville, AL is $2,076 per month with dependents and $1,758 per month without dependents. This rate is $532 below the national average for O-2.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-2 base pay of $6,484.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Huntsville is approximately $8,888.98 with dependents or $8,570.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Huntsville vs National Average

	Huntsville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,076	$2,608	−$532
Without Dependents	$1,758	$2,243	−$485

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Huntsville

Here is how O-2 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Huntsville:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,076	$1,758
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,888.98	$8,570.98

Base pay shown for 4 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.

Other Ranks in Huntsville

• E-3 — $1,668/mo
• E-4 — $1,668/mo
• E-5 — $1,797/mo
• E-6 — $2,079/mo
• E-7 — $2,133/mo
• O-1 — $1,839/mo
• O-3 — $2,226/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-2 in Huntsville?

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Huntsville is $2,076/mo with dependents and $1,758/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-2 in Huntsville?

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Huntsville earns approximately $8,888.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,076 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,570.98/mo.

Is Huntsville BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Huntsville is $532 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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