E-3 BAH Rates in China Lake, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in China Lake, CA is $1,524 per month with dependents and $1,344 per month without dependents. This rate is $605 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in China Lake is approximately $5,015.95 with dependents or $4,835.95 without.

E-3 BAH: China Lake vs National Average

	China Lake	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,524	$2,129	−$605
Without Dependents	$1,344	$1,683	−$339

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in China Lake

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in China Lake:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,524	$1,344
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,015.95	$4,835.95

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 China Lake

• E-4 — $1,524/mo
• E-5 — $1,563/mo
• E-6 — $1,767/mo
• E-7 — $1,905/mo
• O-1 — $1,596/mo
• O-2 — $1,764/mo
• O-3 — $2,154/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in China Lake?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in China Lake is $1,524/mo with dependents and $1,344/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in China Lake?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in China Lake earns approximately $5,015.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,524 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,835.95/mo.

Is China Lake BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in China Lake is $605 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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