Scott Afb, IL BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Scott Afb, Illinois (MHA: IL093).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $1,542 | $1,422 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $1,998 | $1,530 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $2,076 | $1,557 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $2,157 | $1,638 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $2,325 | $1,770 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $2,019 | $1,551 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $2,109 | $1,635 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $2,211 | $1,788 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $2,367 | $2,013 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $2,562 | $2,094 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,088 | $1,566 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,193 | $1,740 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,397 | $1,992 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $1,602 | $1,527 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $1,995 | $1,560 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $2,208 | $1,830 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $2,625 | $2,073 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $2,928 | $2,196 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $2,952 | $2,214 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $2,970 | $2,229 |
Scott Afb, IL — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $1,536 to $2,928 — a $1,392 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Scott Afb, IL.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Scott Afb, IL
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$324 / +26.6%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Scott Afb vs. Nearby IL Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Scott Afb ranks #5 — $1,896/mo less than Chicago.
About BAH in Scott Afb, IL
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Scott Afb, Illinois reflects the local cost of rental housing in the IL093 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 Scott Afb, the monthly BAH rate is $1,542, which comes to $18,504 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,422 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Scott Afb
View Scott Afb 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 Scott Afb 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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