O-3 BAH Rates in Scott AFB, IL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Scott AFB, IL is $2,208 per month with dependents and $1,830 per month without dependents. This rate is $651 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 Scott AFB is approximately $10,273.48 with dependents or $9,895.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Scott AFB vs National Average

	Scott AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,208	$2,859	−$651
Without Dependents	$1,830	$2,493	−$663

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Scott AFB

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,208	$1,830
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,273.48	$9,895.48

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 Scott AFB

• E-3 — $1,536/mo
• E-4 — $1,536/mo
• E-5 — $1,542/mo
• E-6 — $1,998/mo
• E-7 — $2,076/mo
• O-1 — $1,602/mo
• O-2 — $1,995/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Scott AFB is $2,208/mo with dependents and $1,830/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Scott AFB earns approximately $10,273.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,208 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,895.48/mo.

Is Scott AFB BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Scott AFB is $651 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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