O-3 BAH Rates in Peoria, IL (2026)

With Dependents
$2,040
per month
Without Dependents
$1,752
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$10,105.48
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Peoria, IL is $2,040 per month with dependents and $1,752 per month without dependents. This rate is $819 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 Peoria is approximately $10,105.48 with dependents or $9,817.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Peoria vs National Average

PeoriaNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,040$2,859−$819
Without Dependents$1,752$2,493−$741

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Peoria

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$7,737$7,737
BAH$2,040$1,752
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$10,105.48$9,817.48

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Peoria is $2,040/mo with dependents and $1,752/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Peoria earns approximately $10,105.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,040 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,817.48/mo.

Is Peoria BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Peoria is $819 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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O-3 BAH in Peoria, IL, in context

An O-3 with dependents in Peoria, IL draws $2,040/mo — 28.6% below the national average of $2,859 for this grade (259th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,752/mo, a $288 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on O-4 raises BAH in this MHA by $243/mo (to $2,283), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.