O-2 BAH Rates in Topeka, KS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Topeka, KS is $1,866 per month with dependents and $1,590 per month without dependents. This rate is $742 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 Topeka is approximately $8,678.98 with dependents or $8,402.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Topeka vs National Average

	Topeka	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,866	$2,608	−$742
Without Dependents	$1,590	$2,243	−$653

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Topeka

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$1,866	$1,590
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,678.98	$8,402.98

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 Topeka

• E-3 — $1,503/mo
• E-4 — $1,503/mo
• E-5 — $1,626/mo
• E-6 — $1,869/mo
• E-7 — $1,938/mo
• O-1 — $1,662/mo
• O-3 — $2,064/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Topeka is $1,866/mo with dependents and $1,590/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Topeka earns approximately $8,678.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $1,866 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,402.98/mo.

Is Topeka BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Topeka is $742 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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