Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: Fort Detrick
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Detrick (Army) in the Fort Detrick military housing area (MHA: MD130), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,466 | $29,592 |
| E-2 | $2,466 | $29,592 |
| E-3 | $2,466 | $29,592 |
| E-4 | $2,466 | $29,592 |
| E-5 | $2,682 | $32,184 |
| E-6 | $3,063 | $36,756 |
| E-7 | $3,132 | $37,584 |
| E-8 | $3,207 | $38,484 |
| E-9 | $3,345 | $40,140 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,081 | $36,972 |
| W-2 | $3,162 | $37,944 |
| W-3 | $3,258 | $39,096 |
| W-4 | $3,375 | $40,500 |
| W-5 | $3,525 | $42,300 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $3,144 | $37,728 |
| O-2E | $3,243 | $38,916 |
| O-3E | $3,399 | $40,788 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,733 | $32,796 |
| O-2 | $3,060 | $36,720 |
| O-3 | $3,255 | $39,060 |
| O-4 | $3,573 | $42,876 |
| O-5 | $3,804 | $45,648 |
| O-6 | $3,837 | $46,044 |
| O-7 | $3,864 | $46,368 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,016 | $24,192 |
| E-2 | $2,016 | $24,192 |
| E-3 | $2,016 | $24,192 |
| E-4 | $2,016 | $24,192 |
| E-5 | $2,160 | $25,920 |
| E-6 | $2,295 | $27,540 |
| E-7 | $2,472 | $29,664 |
| E-8 | $2,763 | $33,156 |
| E-9 | $2,871 | $34,452 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,400 | $28,800 |
| W-2 | $2,760 | $33,120 |
| W-3 | $2,886 | $34,632 |
| W-4 | $3,075 | $36,900 |
| W-5 | $3,147 | $37,764 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,679 | $32,148 |
| O-2E | $2,847 | $34,164 |
| O-3E | $3,054 | $36,648 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,247 | $26,964 |
| O-2 | $2,613 | $31,356 |
| O-3 | $2,922 | $35,064 |
| O-4 | $3,129 | $37,548 |
| O-5 | $3,168 | $38,016 |
| O-6 | $3,234 | $38,808 |
| O-7 | $3,291 | $39,492 |
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BAH for Fort Detrick runs above the national average: $2,682/mo for an E-5 with dependents versus a $2,289 average across all 299 MHAs (73rd overall, 17.2% above average).
Statewide, this ranks 4th of 9 MHAs — between Indian Head Navordsta, MD ($3,249/mo, highest) and Eastern Shore, MD ($2,121/mo, lowest) for an E-5 with dependents.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $519/mo (22.9%) to the allowance. The with/without-dependents gap is set per location, so it differs from base to base — use the tables above for your exact grade.
Comparisons computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs (county cost groups excluded). Benchmark grade: E-5 with dependents.