E-3 BAH Rates in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO, MI (2026)

With Dependents
$1,698
per month
Without Dependents
$1,275
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,189.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO, MI is $1,698 per month with dependents and $1,275 per month without dependents. This rate is $431 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO is approximately $5,189.95 with dependents or $4,766.95 without.

E-3 BAH: BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO vs National Average

BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOONational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,698$2,129$-431
Without Dependents$1,275$1,683$-408

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,015$3,015
BAH$1,698$1,275
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,189.95$4,766.95

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO is $1,698/mo with dependents and $1,275/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO earns approximately $5,189.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,698 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,766.95/mo.

Is BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO is $431 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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