O-2 BAH Rates in Monroe, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Monroe, LA is $1,626 per month with dependents and $1,251 per month without dependents. This rate is $982 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 Monroe is approximately $8,438.98 with dependents or $8,063.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Monroe vs National Average

	Monroe	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,626	$2,608	−$982
Without Dependents	$1,251	$2,243	−$992

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Monroe

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$1,626	$1,251
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,438.98	$8,063.98

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 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-1 — $1,251/mo
• O-3 — $1,728/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Monroe is $1,626/mo with dependents and $1,251/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Monroe earns approximately $8,438.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $1,626 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,063.98/mo.

Is Monroe BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Monroe is $982 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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