O-3 BAH Rates in Erie, PA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Erie, PA is $1,872 per month with dependents and $1,596 per month without dependents. This rate is $987 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 Erie is approximately $9,937.48 with dependents or $9,661.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Erie vs National Average

	Erie	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,872	$2,859	−$987
Without Dependents	$1,596	$2,493	−$897

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Erie

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$1,872	$1,596
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,937.48	$9,661.48

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 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-2 — $1,677/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Erie is $1,872/mo with dependents and $1,596/mo without dependents.

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

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Erie earns approximately $9,937.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $1,872 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,661.48/mo.

Is Erie BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Erie is $987 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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