O-3 BAH Rates in Columbus AFB, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Columbus AFB, MS is $2,181 per month with dependents and $1,779 per month without dependents. This rate is $678 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 Columbus AFB is approximately $10,246.48 with dependents or $9,844.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Columbus AFB vs National Average

	Columbus AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,181	$2,859	−$678
Without Dependents	$1,779	$2,493	−$714

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Columbus AFB

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Columbus AFB:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,181	$1,779
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,246.48	$9,844.48

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.

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-1 — $1,476/mo
• O-2 — $1,992/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Columbus AFB?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Columbus AFB is $2,181/mo with dependents and $1,779/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Columbus AFB?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Columbus AFB earns approximately $10,246.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,181 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,844.48/mo.

Is Columbus AFB BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Columbus AFB is $678 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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