O-3 BAH Rates in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

With Dependents
$2,490
per month
Without Dependents
$2,391
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$10,555.48
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Phoenix, AZ is $2,490 per month with dependents and $2,391 per month without dependents. This rate is $369 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 Phoenix is approximately $10,555.48 with dependents or $10,456.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Phoenix vs National Average

PhoenixNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,490$2,859−$369
Without Dependents$2,391$2,493−$102

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Phoenix

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$7,737$7,737
BAH$2,490$2,391
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$10,555.48$10,456.48

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 Phoenix?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Phoenix is $2,490/mo with dependents and $2,391/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Phoenix earns approximately $10,555.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,490 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,456.48/mo.

Is Phoenix BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Phoenix is $369 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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O-3 BAH in Phoenix, AZ, in context

An O-3 with dependents in Phoenix, AZ draws $2,490/mo — 12.9% below the national average of $2,859 for this grade (169th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,391/mo, a $99 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on O-4 raises BAH in this MHA by $156/mo (to $2,646), on top of the base-pay increase.

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