O-1 BAH Rates in Columbus AFB, MS (2026)

With Dependents
$1,476
per month
Without Dependents
$1,203
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$6,124.48
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Columbus AFB, MS is $1,476 per month with dependents and $1,203 per month without dependents. This rate is $859 below 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 Columbus AFB is approximately $6,124.48 with dependents or $5,851.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Columbus AFB vs National Average

Columbus AFBNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,476$2,335−$859
Without Dependents$1,203$1,975−$772

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Columbus AFB

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$4,320$4,320
BAH$1,476$1,203
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$6,124.48$5,851.48

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Columbus AFB is $1,476/mo with dependents and $1,203/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Columbus AFB earns approximately $6,124.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $1,476 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $5,851.48/mo.

Is Columbus AFB BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Columbus AFB is $859 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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O-1 BAH in Columbus AFB, MS, in context

An O-1 with dependents in Columbus AFB, MS draws $1,476/mo — 36.8% below the national average of $2,335 for this grade (276th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,203/mo, a $273 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on O-2 raises BAH in this MHA by $516/mo (to $1,992), on top of the base-pay increase.

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