O-2 BAH Rates in Anchorage, AK (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Anchorage, AK is $2,889 per month with dependents and $2,286 per month without dependents. This rate is $281 above 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 Anchorage is approximately $9,701.98 with dependents or $9,098.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Anchorage vs National Average

	Anchorage	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,889	$2,608	+$281
Without Dependents	$2,286	$2,243	+$43

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Anchorage

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,889	$2,286
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,701.98	$9,098.98

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 Anchorage

• E-3 — $2,277/mo
• E-4 — $2,277/mo
• E-5 — $2,874/mo
• E-6 — $2,892/mo
• E-7 — $3,045/mo
• O-1 — $2,886/mo
• O-3 — $3,360/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Anchorage is $2,889/mo with dependents and $2,286/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Anchorage earns approximately $9,701.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,889 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,098.98/mo.

Is Anchorage BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Anchorage is $281 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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