O-1 BAH Rates in China Lake, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in China Lake, CA is $1,596 per month with dependents and $1,482 per month without dependents. This rate is $739 below 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 China Lake is approximately $6,244.48 with dependents or $6,130.48 without.

O-1 BAH: China Lake vs National Average

	China Lake	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,596	$2,335	−$739
Without Dependents	$1,482	$1,975	−$493

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in China Lake

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$1,596	$1,482
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$6,244.48	$6,130.48

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 China Lake

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in China Lake is $1,596/mo with dependents and $1,482/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in China Lake earns approximately $6,244.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $1,596 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,130.48/mo.

Is China Lake BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in China Lake is $739 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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