E-3 BAH Rates in Helena, MT (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Helena, MT is $1,752 per month with dependents and $1,515 per month without dependents. This rate is $377 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Helena is approximately $5,243.95 with dependents or $5,006.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Helena vs National Average

	Helena	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,752	$2,129	−$377
Without Dependents	$1,515	$1,683	−$168

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Helena

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Helena:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,752	$1,515
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,243.95	$5,006.95

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 Helena

• E-4 — $1,752/mo
• E-5 — $1,887/mo
• E-6 — $2,535/mo
• E-7 — $2,622/mo
• O-1 — $1,968/mo
• O-2 — $2,526/mo
• O-3 — $2,772/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Helena?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Helena is $1,752/mo with dependents and $1,515/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Helena?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Helena earns approximately $5,243.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,752 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,006.95/mo.

Is Helena BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Helena is $377 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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