O-2 BAH Rates in Columbus, OH (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Columbus, OH is $2,235 per month with dependents and $1,848 per month without dependents. This rate is $373 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 Columbus is approximately $9,047.98 with dependents or $8,660.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Columbus vs National Average

	Columbus	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,235	$2,608	−$373
Without Dependents	$1,848	$2,243	−$395

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Columbus

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,235	$1,848
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,047.98	$8,660.98

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 Columbus

• E-3 — $1,782/mo
• E-4 — $1,782/mo
• E-5 — $1,875/mo
• E-6 — $2,238/mo
• E-7 — $2,364/mo
• O-1 — $1,926/mo
• O-3 — $2,577/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Columbus is $2,235/mo with dependents and $1,848/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Columbus earns approximately $9,047.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,235 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,660.98/mo.

Is Columbus BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Columbus is $373 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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