O-3 BAH Rates in Boulder, CO (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Boulder, CO is $3,711 per month with dependents and $3,129 per month without dependents. This rate is $852 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 Boulder is approximately $11,776.48 with dependents or $11,194.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Boulder vs National Average

	Boulder	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,711	$2,859	+$852
Without Dependents	$3,129	$2,493	+$636

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Boulder

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$3,711	$3,129
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$11,776.48	$11,194.48

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 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-1 — $2,829/mo
• O-2 — $3,336/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Boulder is $3,711/mo with dependents and $3,129/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Boulder earns approximately $11,776.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $3,711 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $11,194.48/mo.

Is Boulder BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Boulder is $852 above the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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