E-3 BAH Rates in Bismarck, ND (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Bismarck, ND is $1,500 per month with dependents and $1,125 per month without dependents. This rate is $629 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 Bismarck is approximately $4,991.95 with dependents or $4,616.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Bismarck vs National Average

	Bismarck	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,500	$2,129	−$629
Without Dependents	$1,125	$1,683	−$558

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Bismarck

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,500	$1,125
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$4,991.95	$4,616.95

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 Bismarck

• E-4 — $1,500/mo
• E-5 — $1,596/mo
• E-6 — $2,202/mo
• E-7 — $2,262/mo
• O-1 — $1,674/mo
• O-2 — $2,196/mo
• O-3 — $2,370/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Bismarck is $1,500/mo with dependents and $1,125/mo without dependents.

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

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Bismarck earns approximately $4,991.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,500 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,616.95/mo.

Is Bismarck BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Bismarck is $629 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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