O-2 BAH Rates in Washington, DC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Washington, DC is $3,753 per month with dependents and $3,126 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,145 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 Washington is approximately $10,565.98 with dependents or $9,938.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Washington vs National Average

	Washington	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,753	$2,608	+$1,145
Without Dependents	$3,126	$2,243	+$883

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Washington

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$3,753	$3,126
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,565.98	$9,938.98

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 Washington

• E-3 — $3,096/mo
• E-4 — $3,096/mo
• E-5 — $3,132/mo
• E-6 — $3,759/mo
• E-7 — $3,855/mo
• O-1 — $3,213/mo
• O-3 — $4,020/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Washington is $3,753/mo with dependents and $3,126/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Washington earns approximately $10,565.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $3,753 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,938.98/mo.

Is Washington BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Washington is $1,145 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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