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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Portland, ME is $3,573 per month with dependents and $3,201 per month without dependents. This rate is $965 above 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 Portland is approximately $10,385.98 with dependents or $10,013.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Portland vs National Average

	Portland	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,573	$2,608	+$965
Without Dependents	$3,201	$2,243	+$958

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Portland

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$3,573	$3,201
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,385.98	$10,013.98

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 Portland

• E-3 — $3,087/mo
• E-4 — $3,087/mo
• E-5 — $3,252/mo
• E-6 — $3,576/mo
• E-7 — $3,825/mo
• O-1 — $3,297/mo
• O-3 — $4,260/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Portland is $3,573/mo with dependents and $3,201/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Portland earns approximately $10,385.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $3,573 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,013.98/mo.

Is Portland BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Portland is $965 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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