O-1 BAH Rates in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Grand Forks, ND is $1,770 per month with dependents and $1,329 per month without dependents. This rate is $565 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 Grand Forks is approximately $6,418.48 with dependents or $5,977.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Grand Forks vs National Average

	Grand Forks	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,770	$2,335	−$565
Without Dependents	$1,329	$1,975	−$646

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Grand Forks

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$1,770	$1,329
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$6,418.48	$5,977.48

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 Grand Forks

• E-3 — $1,518/mo
• E-4 — $1,518/mo
• E-5 — $1,731/mo
• E-6 — $2,004/mo
• E-7 — $2,073/mo
• O-2 — $2,001/mo
• O-3 — $2,199/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Grand Forks is $1,770/mo with dependents and $1,329/mo without dependents.

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

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Grand Forks earns approximately $6,418.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $1,770 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $5,977.48/mo.

Is Grand Forks BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Grand Forks is $565 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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