O-1 BAH Rates in Monroe, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Monroe, LA is $1,251 per month with dependents and $1,089 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,084 below the national average for O-1.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-1 base pay of $4,320/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Monroe is approximately $5,899.48 with dependents or $5,737.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Monroe vs National Average

	Monroe	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,251	$2,335	−$1,084
Without Dependents	$1,089	$1,975	−$886

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Monroe

Here is how O-1 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Monroe:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$1,251	$1,089
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$5,899.48	$5,737.48

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 Monroe

• E-3 — $1,143/mo
• E-4 — $1,143/mo
• E-5 — $1,194/mo
• E-6 — $1,629/mo
• E-7 — $1,665/mo
• O-2 — $1,626/mo
• O-3 — $1,728/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-1 in Monroe?

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Monroe is $1,251/mo with dependents and $1,089/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-1 in Monroe?

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Monroe earns approximately $5,899.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $1,251 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $5,737.48/mo.

Is Monroe BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Monroe is $1,084 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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