O-2 BAH Rates in Syracuse, NY (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Syracuse, NY is $2,382 per month with dependents and $1,995 per month without dependents. This rate is $226 below the national average for O-2.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-2 base pay of $6,484.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Syracuse is approximately $9,194.98 with dependents or $8,807.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Syracuse vs National Average

	Syracuse	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,382	$2,608	−$226
Without Dependents	$1,995	$2,243	−$248

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Syracuse

Here is how O-2 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Syracuse:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,382	$1,995
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,194.98	$8,807.98

Base pay shown for 4 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 Syracuse

• E-3 — $1,872/mo
• E-4 — $1,872/mo
• E-5 — $2,049/mo
• E-6 — $2,385/mo
• E-7 — $2,541/mo
• O-1 — $2,097/mo
• O-3 — $2,811/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-2 in Syracuse?

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Syracuse is $2,382/mo with dependents and $1,995/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-2 in Syracuse?

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Syracuse earns approximately $9,194.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,382 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,807.98/mo.

Is Syracuse BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Syracuse is $226 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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