Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton military housing area (MHA: PA254), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,740

$20,880/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,488

$17,856/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,085

$25,020/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,677	$20,124
E-2	$1,677	$20,124
E-3	$1,677	$20,124
E-4	$1,677	$20,124
E-5	$1,740	$20,880
E-6	$1,887	$22,644
E-7	$1,956	$23,472
E-8	$2,034	$24,408
E-9	$2,181	$26,172
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,902	$22,824
W-2	$1,986	$23,832
W-3	$2,088	$25,056
W-4	$2,214	$26,568
W-5	$2,376	$28,512
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,965	$23,580
O-2E	$2,070	$24,840
O-3E	$2,241	$26,892
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,767	$21,204
O-2	$1,884	$22,608
O-3	$2,085	$25,020
O-4	$2,427	$29,124
O-5	$2,676	$32,112
O-6	$2,697	$32,364
O-7	$2,712	$32,544

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,272	$15,264
E-2	$1,272	$15,264
E-3	$1,272	$15,264
E-4	$1,272	$15,264
E-5	$1,488	$17,856
E-6	$1,614	$19,368
E-7	$1,674	$20,088
E-8	$1,776	$21,312
E-9	$1,806	$21,672
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,668	$20,016
W-2	$1,773	$21,276
W-3	$1,815	$21,780
W-4	$1,893	$22,716
W-5	$1,971	$23,652
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,737	$20,844
O-2E	$1,800	$21,600
O-3E	$1,875	$22,500
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,611	$19,332
O-2	$1,722	$20,664
O-3	$1,827	$21,924
O-4	$1,953	$23,436
O-5	$2,007	$24,084
O-6	$2,064	$24,768
O-7	$2,097	$25,164

24 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (PA254) Military Housing Area:

18403 18407 18411 18414 18420 18424 18433 18434 18444 18447 18452 18471 18503 18504 18505 18507 18508 18509 18510 18512 18517 18518 18519 18653

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA is $1,740 per month ($20,880 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,488 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton MHA?

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Military Housing Area (PA254) includes 24 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.