O-1 BAH Rates in Jackson, MS (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Jackson, MS is $1,956 per month with dependents and $1,716 per month without dependents. This rate is $379 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 Jackson is approximately $6,604.48 with dependents or $6,364.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Jackson vs National Average

	Jackson	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,956	$2,335	−$379
Without Dependents	$1,716	$1,975	−$259

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Jackson

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$1,956	$1,716
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$6,604.48	$6,364.48

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 Jackson

• E-3 — $1,818/mo
• E-4 — $1,818/mo
• E-5 — $1,920/mo
• E-6 — $2,163/mo
• E-7 — $2,286/mo
• O-2 — $2,160/mo
• O-3 — $2,502/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Jackson is $1,956/mo with dependents and $1,716/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Jackson earns approximately $6,604.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $1,956 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,364.48/mo.

Is Jackson BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Jackson is $379 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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