O-2 BAH Rates in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Myrtle Beach, SC is $2,358 per month with dependents and $2,064 per month without dependents. This rate is $250 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 Myrtle Beach is approximately $9,170.98 with dependents or $8,876.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Myrtle Beach vs National Average

	Myrtle Beach	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,358	$2,608	−$250
Without Dependents	$2,064	$2,243	−$179

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Myrtle Beach

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$2,358	$2,064
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$9,170.98	$8,876.98

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 Myrtle Beach

• E-3 — $1,989/mo
• E-4 — $1,989/mo
• E-5 — $2,097/mo
• E-6 — $2,361/mo
• E-7 — $2,418/mo
• O-1 — $2,136/mo
• O-3 — $2,523/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Myrtle Beach is $2,358/mo with dependents and $2,064/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Myrtle Beach earns approximately $9,170.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,358 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,876.98/mo.

Is Myrtle Beach BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Myrtle Beach is $250 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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