O-1 BAH Rates in Tacoma, WA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in Tacoma, WA is $2,607 per month with dependents and $2,178 per month without dependents. This rate is $272 above the national average for O-1.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-1 base pay of $4,320/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Tacoma is approximately $7,255.48 with dependents or $6,826.48 without.

O-1 BAH: Tacoma vs National Average

	Tacoma	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,607	$2,335	+$272
Without Dependents	$2,178	$1,975	+$203

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in Tacoma

Here is how O-1 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Tacoma:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$2,607	$2,178
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$7,255.48	$6,826.48

Base pay shown for 2 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 Tacoma

• E-3 — $2,370/mo
• E-4 — $2,370/mo
• E-5 — $2,556/mo
• E-6 — $2,919/mo
• E-7 — $2,994/mo
• O-2 — $2,916/mo
• O-3 — $3,123/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-1 in Tacoma?

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in Tacoma is $2,607/mo with dependents and $2,178/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-1 in Tacoma?

An O-1 with 2 years of service in Tacoma earns approximately $7,255.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $2,607 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,826.48/mo.

Is Tacoma BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in Tacoma is $272 above the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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