O-1 BAH Rates in Fairbanks, AK (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Fairbanks, AK is $2,448 per month with dependents and $1,881 per month without dependents. This rate is $113 above the national average for O-1.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-1 base pay of $4,320/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Fairbanks is approximately $7,096.48 with dependents or $6,529.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Fairbanks vs National Average

	Fairbanks	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,448	$2,335	+$113
Without Dependents	$1,881	$1,975	−$94

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Fairbanks

Here is how O-1 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Fairbanks:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$2,448	$1,881
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$7,096.48	$6,529.48

Base pay shown for 2 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 Fairbanks

• E-3 — $2,106/mo
• E-4 — $2,106/mo
• E-5 — $2,436/mo
• E-6 — $2,454/mo
• E-7 — $2,610/mo
• O-2 — $2,451/mo
• O-3 — $2,937/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-1 in Fairbanks?

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Fairbanks is $2,448/mo with dependents and $1,881/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-1 in Fairbanks?

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Fairbanks earns approximately $7,096.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $2,448 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,529.48/mo.

Is Fairbanks BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Fairbanks is $113 above the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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