O-2 BAH Rates in Bangor, ME (2026)

With Dependents
$2,049
per month
Without Dependents
$1,842
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$8,861.98
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Bangor, ME is $2,049 per month with dependents and $1,842 per month without dependents. This rate is $559 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 Bangor is approximately $8,861.98 with dependents or $8,654.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Bangor vs National Average

BangorNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,049$2,608−$559
Without Dependents$1,842$2,243−$401

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Bangor

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$6,484.5$6,484.5
BAH$2,049$1,842
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$8,861.98$8,654.98

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Bangor is $2,049/mo with dependents and $1,842/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Bangor earns approximately $8,861.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,049 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,654.98/mo.

Is Bangor BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Bangor is $559 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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O-2 BAH in Bangor, ME, in context

An O-2 with dependents in Bangor, ME draws $2,049/mo — 21.4% below the national average of $2,608 for this grade (220th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,842/mo, a $207 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on O-3 raises BAH in this MHA by $465/mo (to $2,514), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.