O-2 BAH Rates in Peoria, IL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Peoria, IL is $1,857 per month with dependents and $1,554 per month without dependents. This rate is $751 below 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 Peoria is approximately $8,669.98 with dependents or $8,366.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Peoria vs National Average

	Peoria	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,857	$2,608	−$751
Without Dependents	$1,554	$2,243	−$689

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Peoria

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$1,857	$1,554
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,669.98	$8,366.98

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 Peoria

• E-3 — $1,506/mo
• E-4 — $1,506/mo
• E-5 — $1,572/mo
• E-6 — $1,860/mo
• E-7 — $1,926/mo
• O-1 — $1,614/mo
• O-3 — $2,040/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Peoria is $1,857/mo with dependents and $1,554/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Peoria earns approximately $8,669.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $1,857 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,366.98/mo.

Is Peoria BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Peoria is $751 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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