O-3 BAH Rates in Boise, ID (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Boise, ID is $2,370 per month with dependents and $2,148 per month without dependents. This rate is $489 below 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 Boise is approximately $10,435.48 with dependents or $10,213.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Boise vs National Average

	Boise	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,370	$2,859	−$489
Without Dependents	$2,148	$2,493	−$345

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Boise

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,370	$2,148
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,435.48	$10,213.48

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 Boise

• E-3 — $1,842/mo
• E-4 — $1,842/mo
• E-5 — $1,926/mo
• E-6 — $2,277/mo
• E-7 — $2,310/mo
• O-1 — $1,974/mo
• O-2 — $2,274/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Boise is $2,370/mo with dependents and $2,148/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Boise earns approximately $10,435.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,370 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,213.48/mo.

Is Boise BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Boise is $489 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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