O-1 BAH Rates in Detroit, MI (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Detroit, MI is $2,397 per month with dependents and $1,797 per month without dependents. This rate is $62 above the national average for O-1.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-1 base pay of $4,320/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Detroit is approximately $7,045.48 with dependents or $6,445.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Detroit vs National Average

	Detroit	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,397	$2,335	+$62
Without Dependents	$1,797	$1,975	−$178

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Detroit

Here is how O-1 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Detroit:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$2,397	$1,797
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$7,045.48	$6,445.48

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.

Other Ranks in Detroit

• E-3 — $2,034/mo
• E-4 — $2,034/mo
• E-5 — $2,361/mo
• E-6 — $2,583/mo
• E-7 — $2,652/mo
• O-2 — $2,580/mo
• O-3 — $2,778/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-1 in Detroit?

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Detroit is $2,397/mo with dependents and $1,797/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-1 in Detroit?

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Detroit earns approximately $7,045.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $2,397 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,445.48/mo.

Is Detroit BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Detroit is $62 above the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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