O-3 BAH Rates in Marin/Sonoma, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Marin/Sonoma, CA is $4,146 per month with dependents and $3,630 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,287 above the national average for O-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-3 base pay of $7,737/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Marin/Sonoma is approximately $12,211.48 with dependents or $11,695.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Marin/Sonoma vs National Average

	Marin/Sonoma	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,146	$2,859	+$1,287
Without Dependents	$3,630	$2,493	+$1,137

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Marin/Sonoma

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Marin/Sonoma:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$4,146	$3,630
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$12,211.48	$11,695.48

Base pay shown for 6 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 Marin/Sonoma

• E-3 — $3,252/mo
• E-4 — $3,252/mo
• E-5 — $3,303/mo
• E-6 — $3,819/mo
• E-7 — $3,939/mo
• O-1 — $3,369/mo
• O-2 — $3,813/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Marin/Sonoma?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Marin/Sonoma is $4,146/mo with dependents and $3,630/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Marin/Sonoma?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Marin/Sonoma earns approximately $12,211.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $4,146 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $11,695.48/mo.

Is Marin/Sonoma BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Marin/Sonoma is $1,287 above the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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