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

With Dependents
$2,514
per month
Without Dependents
$2,220
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$10,579.48
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO, MI is $2,514 per month with dependents and $2,220 per month without dependents. This rate is $345 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 BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO is approximately $10,579.48 with dependents or $10,285.48 without.

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

BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOONational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,514$2,859$-345
Without Dependents$2,220$2,493$-273

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$7,737$7,737
BAH$2,514$2,220
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$10,579.48$10,285.48

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO is $2,514/mo with dependents and $2,220/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO earns approximately $10,579.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,514 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,285.48/mo.

Is BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in BATTLE CREEK/KALAMAZOO is $345 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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