O-3 BAH Rates in Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC is $2,052 per month with dependents and $1,785 per month without dependents. This rate is $807 below the national average for O-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-3 base pay of $7,737/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Sumter/Shaw AFB is approximately $10,117.48 with dependents or $9,850.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Sumter/Shaw AFB vs National Average

	Sumter/Shaw AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,052	$2,859	−$807
Without Dependents	$1,785	$2,493	−$708

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Sumter/Shaw AFB

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Sumter/Shaw AFB:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,052	$1,785
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,117.48	$9,850.48

Base pay shown for 6 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 Sumter/Shaw AFB

• E-3 — $1,440/mo
• E-4 — $1,440/mo
• E-5 — $1,503/mo
• E-6 — $1,947/mo
• E-7 — $1,986/mo
• O-1 — $1,563/mo
• O-2 — $1,944/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Sumter/Shaw AFB?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Sumter/Shaw AFB is $2,052/mo with dependents and $1,785/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Sumter/Shaw AFB?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Sumter/Shaw AFB earns approximately $10,117.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,052 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,850.48/mo.

Is Sumter/Shaw AFB BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Sumter/Shaw AFB is $807 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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