O-1 BAH Rates in Fresno, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Fresno, CA is $2,490 per month with dependents and $1,908 per month without dependents. This rate is $155 above 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 Fresno is approximately $7,138.48 with dependents or $6,556.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Fresno vs National Average

	Fresno	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,490	$2,335	+$155
Without Dependents	$1,908	$1,975	−$67

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Fresno

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$2,490	$1,908
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$7,138.48	$6,556.48

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 Fresno

• E-3 — $2,175/mo
• E-4 — $2,175/mo
• E-5 — $2,439/mo
• E-6 — $2,826/mo
• E-7 — $2,868/mo
• O-2 — $2,823/mo
• O-3 — $2,937/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Fresno is $2,490/mo with dependents and $1,908/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Fresno earns approximately $7,138.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $2,490 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,556.48/mo.

Is Fresno BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Fresno is $155 above the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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