Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: Fort Meade
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Meade (Army) in the Fort G. G. Meade military housing area (MHA: MD133), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,739 | $32,868 |
| E-2 | $2,739 | $32,868 |
| E-3 | $2,739 | $32,868 |
| E-4 | $2,739 | $32,868 |
| E-5 | $2,901 | $34,812 |
| E-6 | $3,276 | $39,312 |
| E-7 | $3,327 | $39,924 |
| E-8 | $3,378 | $40,536 |
| E-9 | $3,507 | $42,084 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,297 | $39,564 |
| W-2 | $3,345 | $40,140 |
| W-3 | $3,414 | $40,968 |
| W-4 | $3,543 | $42,516 |
| W-5 | $3,708 | $44,496 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $3,333 | $39,996 |
| O-2E | $3,402 | $40,824 |
| O-3E | $3,570 | $42,840 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,952 | $35,424 |
| O-2 | $3,273 | $39,276 |
| O-3 | $3,411 | $40,932 |
| O-4 | $3,759 | $45,108 |
| O-5 | $4,014 | $48,168 |
| O-6 | $4,047 | $48,564 |
| O-7 | $4,077 | $48,924 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,178 | $26,136 |
| E-2 | $2,178 | $26,136 |
| E-3 | $2,178 | $26,136 |
| E-4 | $2,178 | $26,136 |
| E-5 | $2,436 | $29,232 |
| E-6 | $2,592 | $31,104 |
| E-7 | $2,745 | $32,940 |
| E-8 | $2,982 | $35,784 |
| E-9 | $3,087 | $37,044 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,694 | $32,328 |
| W-2 | $2,979 | $35,748 |
| W-3 | $3,102 | $37,224 |
| W-4 | $3,282 | $39,384 |
| W-5 | $3,336 | $40,032 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,898 | $34,776 |
| O-2E | $3,063 | $36,756 |
| O-3E | $3,270 | $39,240 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,577 | $30,924 |
| O-2 | $2,850 | $34,200 |
| O-3 | $3,138 | $37,656 |
| O-4 | $3,321 | $39,852 |
| O-5 | $3,345 | $40,140 |
| O-6 | $3,390 | $40,680 |
| O-7 | $3,450 | $41,400 |
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BAH for Fort Meade runs above the national average: $2,901/mo for an E-5 with dependents versus a $2,289 average across all 299 MHAs (59th overall, 26.8% above average).
Statewide, this ranks 3rd 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 $532/mo (21.8%) 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.