Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Sumter/Shaw AFB military housing area (MHA: SC263), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$1,503

$18,036/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,290

$15,480/year

O-3 with Dependents

$2,052

$24,624/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,440	$17,280
E-2	$1,440	$17,280
E-3	$1,440	$17,280
E-4	$1,440	$17,280
E-5	$1,503	$18,036
E-6	$1,947	$23,364
E-7	$1,986	$23,832
E-8	$2,025	$24,300
E-9	$2,139	$25,668
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,968	$23,616
W-2	$2,001	$24,012
W-3	$2,055	$24,660
W-4	$2,169	$26,028
W-5	$2,316	$27,792
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,989	$23,868
O-2E	$2,043	$24,516
O-3E	$2,193	$26,316
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,563	$18,756
O-2	$1,944	$23,328
O-3	$2,052	$24,624
O-4	$2,361	$28,332
O-5	$2,589	$31,068
O-6	$2,607	$31,284
O-7	$2,625	$31,500

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,149	$13,788
E-2	$1,149	$13,788
E-3	$1,149	$13,788
E-4	$1,149	$13,788
E-5	$1,290	$15,480
E-6	$1,461	$17,532
E-7	$1,491	$17,892
E-8	$1,596	$19,152
E-9	$1,725	$20,700
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,476	$17,712
W-2	$1,593	$19,116
W-3	$1,743	$20,916
W-4	$1,953	$23,436
W-5	$1,995	$23,940
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$1,500	$18,000
O-2E	$1,695	$20,340
O-3E	$1,941	$23,292
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$1,374	$16,488
O-2	$1,494	$17,928
O-3	$1,785	$21,420
O-4	$1,980	$23,760
O-5	$1,998	$23,976
O-6	$2,031	$24,372
O-7	$2,064	$24,768

11 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Sumter/Shaw AFB (SC263) Military Housing Area:

29040 29051 29062 29104 29125 29128 29150 29152 29153 29154 29168

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Sumter/Shaw AFB?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC is $1,503 per month ($18,036 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,290 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Sumter/Shaw AFB MHA?

The Sumter/Shaw AFB Military Housing Area (SC263) includes 11 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.