Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Jackson, MS 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Jackson military housing area (MHA: MS170), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,920

$23,040/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,608

$19,296/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,502

$30,024/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,818	$21,816
E-2	$1,818	$21,816
E-3	$1,818	$21,816
E-4	$1,818	$21,816
E-5	$1,920	$23,040
E-6	$2,163	$25,956
E-7	$2,286	$27,432
E-8	$2,418	$29,016
E-9	$2,598	$31,176
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,181	$26,172
W-2	$2,340	$28,080
W-3	$2,505	$30,060
W-4	$2,634	$31,608
W-5	$2,790	$33,480
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,307	$27,684
O-2E	$2,481	$29,772
O-3E	$2,658	$31,896
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,956	$23,472
O-2	$2,160	$25,920
O-3	$2,502	$30,024
O-4	$2,841	$34,092
O-5	$3,084	$37,008
O-6	$3,108	$37,296
O-7	$3,129	$37,548

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,422	$17,064
E-2	$1,422	$17,064
E-3	$1,422	$17,064
E-4	$1,422	$17,064
E-5	$1,608	$19,296
E-6	$1,722	$20,664
E-7	$1,818	$21,816
E-8	$1,974	$23,688
E-9	$2,037	$24,444
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,797	$21,564
W-2	$1,971	$23,652
W-3	$2,049	$24,588
W-4	$2,184	$26,208
W-5	$2,316	$27,792
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,917	$23,004
O-2E	$2,022	$24,264
O-3E	$2,154	$25,848
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,716	$20,592
O-2	$1,890	$22,680
O-3	$2,070	$24,840
O-4	$2,289	$27,468
O-5	$2,361	$28,332
O-6	$2,484	$29,808
O-7	$2,526	$30,312

19 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Jackson (MS170) Military Housing Area:

39041 39056 39060 39066 39154 39170 39175 39201 39202 39203 39204 39206 39209 39210 39211 39212 39213 39216 39269

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Jackson?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Jackson, MS is $1,920 per month ($23,040 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,608 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Jackson MHA?

The Jackson Military Housing Area (MS170) includes 19 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.