O-2 BAH Rates in Erie, PA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Erie, PA is $1,677 per month with dependents and $1,470 per month without dependents. This rate is $931 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 Erie is approximately $8,489.98 with dependents or $8,282.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Erie vs National Average

	Erie	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,677	$2,608	−$931
Without Dependents	$1,470	$2,243	−$773

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Erie

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$1,677	$1,470
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$8,489.98	$8,282.98

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 Erie

• E-3 — $1,452/mo
• E-4 — $1,452/mo
• E-5 — $1,464/mo
• E-6 — $1,680/mo
• E-7 — $1,746/mo
• O-1 — $1,500/mo
• O-3 — $1,872/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Erie is $1,677/mo with dependents and $1,470/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Erie earns approximately $8,489.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $1,677 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,282.98/mo.

Is Erie BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Erie is $931 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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