O-1 BAH Rates in Boulder, CO (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Boulder, CO is $2,829 per month with dependents and $2,370 per month without dependents. This rate is $494 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 Boulder is approximately $7,477.48 with dependents or $7,018.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Boulder vs National Average

	Boulder	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,829	$2,335	+$494
Without Dependents	$2,370	$1,975	+$395

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Boulder

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$2,829	$2,370
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$7,477.48	$7,018.48

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 Boulder

• E-3 — $2,565/mo
• E-4 — $2,565/mo
• E-5 — $2,754/mo
• E-6 — $3,342/mo
• E-7 — $3,477/mo
• O-2 — $3,336/mo
• O-3 — $3,711/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Boulder is $2,829/mo with dependents and $2,370/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Boulder earns approximately $7,477.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $2,829 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $7,018.48/mo.

Is Boulder BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Boulder is $494 above the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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