O-1 BAH Rates in Columbus AFB, MS (2026)
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 AFB | National Avg | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
| Component | With Dependents | Without 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.
Other Ranks in Columbus AFB
- E-3 — $1,302/mo
- E-4 — $1,302/mo
- E-5 — $1,398/mo
- E-6 — $1,998/mo
- E-7 — $2,067/mo
- O-2 — $1,992/mo
- O-3 — $2,181/mo
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.
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.