O-2 BAH Rates in Grand Forks, ND (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Grand Forks, ND is $2,001 per month with dependents and $1,662 per month without dependents. This rate is $607 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 Grand Forks is approximately $8,813.98 with dependents or $8,474.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Grand Forks vs National Average

	Grand Forks	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,001	$2,608	−$607
Without Dependents	$1,662	$2,243	−$581

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Grand Forks

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,001	$1,662
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,813.98	$8,474.98

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 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-1 — $1,770/mo
• O-3 — $2,199/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Grand Forks is $2,001/mo with dependents and $1,662/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Grand Forks earns approximately $8,813.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,001 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,474.98/mo.

Is Grand Forks BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Grand Forks is $607 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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