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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Pittsburgh, PA is $2,601 per month with dependents and $2,214 per month without dependents. This rate is $7 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 Pittsburgh is approximately $9,413.98 with dependents or $9,026.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Pittsburgh vs National Average

	Pittsburgh	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,601	$2,608	−$7
Without Dependents	$2,214	$2,243	−$29

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Pittsburgh

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,601	$2,214
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,413.98	$9,026.98

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 Pittsburgh

• E-3 — $2,067/mo
• 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-3 — $2,643/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Pittsburgh is $2,601/mo with dependents and $2,214/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Pittsburgh earns approximately $9,413.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,601 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,026.98/mo.

Is Pittsburgh BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Pittsburgh is $7 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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