O-3 BAH Rates in Monroe, LA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Monroe, LA is $1,728 per month with dependents and $1,470 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,131 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 Monroe is approximately $9,793.48 with dependents or $9,535.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Monroe vs National Average

	Monroe	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,728	$2,859	−$1,131
Without Dependents	$1,470	$2,493	−$1,023

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Monroe

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$1,728	$1,470
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,793.48	$9,535.48

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 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-2 — $1,626/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Monroe is $1,728/mo with dependents and $1,470/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Monroe earns approximately $9,793.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $1,728 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,535.48/mo.

Is Monroe BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Monroe is $1,131 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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