O-3 BAH Rates in Ventura, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Ventura, CA is $4,212 per month with dependents and $3,834 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,353 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 Ventura is approximately $12,277.48 with dependents or $11,899.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Ventura vs National Average

	Ventura	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,212	$2,859	+$1,353
Without Dependents	$3,834	$2,493	+$1,341

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Ventura

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$4,212	$3,834
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$12,277.48	$11,899.48

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 Ventura

• E-3 — $3,378/mo
• E-4 — $3,378/mo
• E-5 — $3,537/mo
• E-6 — $4,008/mo
• E-7 — $4,083/mo
• O-1 — $3,600/mo
• O-2 — $4,002/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Ventura?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Ventura is $4,212/mo with dependents and $3,834/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Ventura?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Ventura earns approximately $12,277.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $4,212 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $11,899.48/mo.

Is Ventura BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Ventura is $1,353 above the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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