O-2 BAH Rates in Seattle, WA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Seattle, WA is $3,897 per month with dependents and $3,087 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,289 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 Seattle is approximately $10,709.98 with dependents or $9,899.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Seattle vs National Average

	Seattle	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,897	$2,608	+$1,289
Without Dependents	$3,087	$2,243	+$844

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Seattle

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,484.5	$6,484.5
BAH	$3,897	$3,087
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,709.98	$9,899.98

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 Seattle

• E-3 — $2,976/mo
• E-4 — $2,976/mo
• E-5 — $3,135/mo
• E-6 — $3,906/mo
• E-7 — $4,020/mo
• O-1 — $3,231/mo
• O-3 — $4,215/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Seattle is $3,897/mo with dependents and $3,087/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Seattle earns approximately $10,709.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $3,897 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $9,899.98/mo.

Is Seattle BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Seattle is $1,289 above the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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