O-3 BAH Rates in Seattle, WA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Seattle, WA is $4,215 per month with dependents and $3,627 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,356 above 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 Seattle is approximately $12,280.48 with dependents or $11,692.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Seattle vs National Average

	Seattle	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,215	$2,859	+$1,356
Without Dependents	$3,627	$2,493	+$1,134

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Seattle

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$4,215	$3,627
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$12,280.48	$11,692.48

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 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-2 — $3,897/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Seattle?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Seattle is $4,215/mo with dependents and $3,627/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Seattle?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Seattle earns approximately $12,280.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $4,215 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $11,692.48/mo.

Is Seattle BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Seattle is $1,356 above the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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