E-3 BAH Rates in Fort Riley, KS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Fort Riley, KS is $1,272 per month with dependents and $1,050 per month without dependents. This rate is $857 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Fort Riley is approximately $4,763.95 with dependents or $4,541.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Fort Riley vs National Average

	Fort Riley	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,272	$2,129	−$857
Without Dependents	$1,050	$1,683	−$633

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Fort Riley

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Fort Riley:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,272	$1,050
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$4,763.95	$4,541.95

Base pay shown for 2 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 Fort Riley

• E-4 — $1,272/mo
• E-5 — $1,314/mo
• E-6 — $1,782/mo
• E-7 — $1,845/mo
• O-1 — $1,377/mo
• O-2 — $1,779/mo
• O-3 — $1,953/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Fort Riley?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Fort Riley is $1,272/mo with dependents and $1,050/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Fort Riley?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Fort Riley earns approximately $4,763.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,272 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,541.95/mo.

Is Fort Riley BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Fort Riley is $857 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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