Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland (MHA: MD127).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $2,478 | $1,986 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $2,742 | $2,076 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,862 | $2,274 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $2,991 | $2,538 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $3,165 | $2,607 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,760 | $2,205 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,916 | $2,535 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $3,075 | $2,619 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $3,198 | $2,766 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $3,348 | $2,892 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,883 | $2,475 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,051 | $2,592 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $3,222 | $2,733 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $2,517 | $2,055 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $2,739 | $2,412 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $3,072 | $2,643 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $3,396 | $2,865 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $3,630 | $2,934 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $3,660 | $3,054 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $3,687 | $3,108 |
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $2,268 to $3,630 — a $1,362 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$456 / +22.6%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Aberdeen Proving Grounds vs. Nearby MD Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Aberdeen Proving Grounds ranks #5 — $771/mo less than Indian Head Navordsta.
About BAH in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland reflects the local cost of rental housing in the MD127 Military Housing Area. BAH rates are determined by surveying rental costs for various housing profiles in the area.
For an E-5 with dependents stationed in Aberdeen Proving Grounds, the monthly BAH rate is $2,478, which comes to $29,736 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,986 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Aberdeen Proving Grounds
View Aberdeen Proving Grounds BAH rates broken down by specific pay grade: E-5 BAH rates, E-6 BAH rates, E-7 BAH rates, O-3 BAH rates, or browse all pay grades.
Using BAH Toward a VA Home Loan
Many service members in Aberdeen Proving Grounds use their BAH to cover mortgage payments on a VA home loan. Use our BAH affordability tool to see what you can afford. Since BAH is non-taxable, it can stretch further than equivalent taxable income when qualifying for a mortgage.
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