O-1 BAH Rates in Asheville, NC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Asheville, NC is $2,265 per month with dependents and $1,887 per month without dependents. This rate is $70 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 Asheville is approximately $6,913.48 with dependents or $6,535.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Asheville vs National Average

	Asheville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,265	$2,335	−$70
Without Dependents	$1,887	$1,975	−$88

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Asheville

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$2,265	$1,887
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$6,913.48	$6,535.48

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 Asheville

• E-3 — $2,052/mo
• E-4 — $2,052/mo
• E-5 — $2,214/mo
• E-6 — $2,571/mo
• E-7 — $2,667/mo
• O-2 — $2,568/mo
• O-3 — $2,835/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Asheville is $2,265/mo with dependents and $1,887/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Asheville earns approximately $6,913.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $2,265 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,535.48/mo.

Is Asheville BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Asheville is $70 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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