O-2 BAH Rates in Fresno, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Fresno, CA is $2,823 per month with dependents and $2,352 per month without dependents. This rate is $215 above the national average for O-2.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-2 base pay of $6,484.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Fresno is approximately $9,635.98 with dependents or $9,164.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Fresno vs National Average

	Fresno	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,823	$2,608	+$215
Without Dependents	$2,352	$2,243	+$109

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Fresno

Here is how O-2 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Fresno:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,823	$2,352
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,635.98	$9,164.98

Base pay shown for 4 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-1 — $2,490/mo
• O-3 — $2,937/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-2 in Fresno?

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Fresno is $2,823/mo with dependents and $2,352/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-2 in Fresno?

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Fresno earns approximately $9,635.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,823 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,164.98/mo.

Is Fresno BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Fresno is $215 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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