E-3 BAH Rates in Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Pittsburgh, PA is $2,067 per month with dependents and $1,551 per month without dependents. This rate is $62 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Pittsburgh is approximately $5,558.95 with dependents or $5,042.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Pittsburgh vs National Average

	Pittsburgh	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,067	$2,129	−$62
Without Dependents	$1,551	$1,683	−$132

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Pittsburgh

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Pittsburgh:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$2,067	$1,551
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,558.95	$5,042.95

Base pay shown for 2 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 Pittsburgh

• E-4 — $2,067/mo
• E-5 — $2,283/mo
• E-6 — $2,604/mo
• E-7 — $2,628/mo
• O-1 — $2,328/mo
• O-2 — $2,601/mo
• O-3 — $2,643/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Pittsburgh?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Pittsburgh is $2,067/mo with dependents and $1,551/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Pittsburgh?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Pittsburgh earns approximately $5,558.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $2,067 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,042.95/mo.

Is Pittsburgh BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Pittsburgh is $62 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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