O-3 BAH Rates in Columbus, OH (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Columbus, OH is $2,577 per month with dependents and $2,103 per month without dependents. This rate is $282 below the national average for O-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-3 base pay of $7,737/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Columbus is approximately $10,642.48 with dependents or $10,168.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Columbus vs National Average

	Columbus	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,577	$2,859	−$282
Without Dependents	$2,103	$2,493	−$390

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Columbus

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Columbus:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,577	$2,103
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,642.48	$10,168.48

Base pay shown for 6 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-2 — $2,235/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Columbus?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Columbus is $2,577/mo with dependents and $2,103/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Columbus?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Columbus earns approximately $10,642.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,577 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,168.48/mo.

Is Columbus BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Columbus is $282 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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