Patuxent River, MD BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Patuxent River, Maryland (MHA: MD135).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $2,268 | $1,890 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $2,268 | $1,890 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $2,268 | $1,890 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $2,268 | $1,890 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $2,406 | $2,040 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $2,547 | $2,139 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,625 | $2,271 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $2,712 | $2,442 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $2,856 | $2,469 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,562 | $2,232 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,661 | $2,439 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $2,772 | $2,478 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $2,886 | $2,556 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $3,033 | $2,643 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,637 | $2,403 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,754 | $2,463 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,910 | $2,535 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $2,433 | $2,127 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $2,544 | $2,364 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $2,769 | $2,490 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $3,075 | $2,622 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $3,300 | $2,670 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $3,327 | $2,751 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $3,348 | $2,796 |
Patuxent River, MD — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $2,268 to $3,300 — a $1,032 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Patuxent River, MD.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Patuxent River, MD
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$384 / +19.0%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Patuxent River vs. Nearby MD Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Patuxent River ranks #5 — $843/mo less than Indian Head Navordsta.
About BAH in Patuxent River, MD
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Patuxent River, Maryland reflects the local cost of rental housing in the MD135 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 Patuxent River, the monthly BAH rate is $2,406, which comes to $28,872 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $2,040 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Patuxent River
View Patuxent River 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 Patuxent River 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.
Related Resources
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