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

With Dependents
$2,379
per month
Without Dependents
$1,878
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$9,191.98
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-2 (First Lieutenant (1LT)) stationed in Yakima, WA is $2,379 per month with dependents and $1,878 per month without dependents. This rate is $229 below 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 Yakima is approximately $9,191.98 with dependents or $8,690.98 without.

O-2 BAH: Yakima vs National Average

YakimaNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,379$2,608−$229
Without Dependents$1,878$2,243−$365

O-2 Total Monthly Compensation in Yakima

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$6,484.5$6,484.5
BAH$2,379$1,878
BAS$328.48$328.48
Total$9,191.98$8,690.98

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 O-2 BAH rate in Yakima is $2,379/mo with dependents and $1,878/mo without dependents.

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

An O-2 with 4 years of service in Yakima earns approximately $9,191.98/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,484.5 + BAH $2,379 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $8,690.98/mo.

Is Yakima BAH above or below average?

O-2 BAH in Yakima is $229 below the national average of $2,608/mo with dependents.

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O-2 BAH in Yakima, WA, in context

An O-2 with dependents in Yakima, WA draws $2,379/mo — 8.8% below the national average of $2,608 for this grade (157th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,878/mo, a $501 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on O-3 raises BAH in this MHA by $324/mo (to $2,703), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.