Updated February 2026

BAH Rates Milwaukee, WI 2026 — Basic Allowance for Housing

Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for the Milwaukee military housing area (MHA: WI317), effective January 1, 2026. Use the BAH calculator to estimate your total housing allowance.

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E-5 with Dependents

$2,607

$31,284/year

E-5 without Dependents

$1,965

$23,580/year

O-3 with Dependents

$3,189

$38,268/year

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$2,367	$28,404
E-2	$2,367	$28,404
E-3	$2,367	$28,404
E-4	$2,367	$28,404
E-5	$2,607	$31,284
E-6	$2,700	$32,400
E-7	$2,874	$34,488
E-8	$3,072	$36,864
E-9	$3,300	$39,600
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,715	$32,580
W-2	$2,955	$35,460
W-3	$3,198	$38,376
W-4	$3,336	$40,032
W-5	$3,507	$42,084
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,910	$34,920
O-2E	$3,162	$37,944
O-3E	$3,363	$40,356
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,625	$31,500
O-2	$2,697	$32,364
O-3	$3,189	$38,268
O-4	$3,564	$42,768
O-5	$3,831	$45,972
O-6	$3,861	$46,332
O-7	$3,888	$46,656

Pay Grade	Monthly Rate	Annual Rate
Enlisted
E-1	$1,776	$21,312
E-2	$1,776	$21,312
E-3	$1,776	$21,312
E-4	$1,776	$21,312
E-5	$1,965	$23,580
E-6	$2,148	$25,776
E-7	$2,376	$28,512
E-8	$2,631	$31,572
E-9	$2,646	$31,752
Warrant Officer
W-1	$2,292	$27,504
W-2	$2,628	$31,536
W-3	$2,652	$31,824
W-4	$2,733	$32,796
W-5	$2,919	$35,028
Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E	$2,604	$31,248
O-2E	$2,640	$31,680
O-3E	$2,685	$32,220
Commissioned Officer
O-1	$2,124	$25,488
O-2	$2,529	$30,348
O-3	$2,658	$31,896
O-4	$2,883	$34,596
O-5	$2,994	$35,928
O-6	$3,177	$38,124
O-7	$3,231	$38,772

35 ZIP codes assigned to this MHA

The following ZIP codes are assigned to the Milwaukee (WI317) Military Housing Area:

53110 53129 53130 53132 53154 53172 53202 53203 53204 53205 53206 53207 53208 53209 53210 53211 53212 53213 53214 53215 53216 53217 53218 53219 53220 53221 53222 53223 53224 53225 53226 53227 53228 53233 53235

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BAH rate for an E-5 in Milwaukee?

The 2026 BAH rate for an E-5 with dependents in Milwaukee, WI is $2,607 per month ($31,284 per year). Without dependents, the rate is $1,965 per month.

How many ZIP codes are in the Milwaukee MHA?

The Milwaukee Military Housing Area (WI317) includes 35 ZIP codes.

What is BAH and how is it calculated?

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is a U.S. military benefit that provides service members with housing compensation based on their duty station location, pay grade, and dependency status. Rates are set annually by the Department of Defense based on local rental market data.