O-2 BAH Rates in Charleston, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Charleston, SC is $2,613 per month with dependents and $2,334 per month without dependents. This rate is $5 above 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 Charleston is approximately $9,425.98 with dependents or $9,146.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Charleston vs National Average

	Charleston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,613	$2,608	+$5
Without Dependents	$2,334	$2,243	+$91

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Charleston

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,613	$2,334
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,425.98	$9,146.98

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 Charleston

• E-3 — $2,220/mo
• E-4 — $2,220/mo
• E-5 — $2,385/mo
• E-6 — $2,616/mo
• E-7 — $2,652/mo
• O-1 — $2,421/mo
• O-3 — $2,721/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Charleston is $2,613/mo with dependents and $2,334/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Charleston earns approximately $9,425.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,613 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,146.98/mo.

Is Charleston BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Charleston is $5 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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