O-3 BAH Rates — O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant)
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) at every military duty station.
Avg w/ Dependents
$2,859
Avg w/o Dependents
$2,493
O-3 BAH Rates — Highest vs. Lowest Locations
The 2026 O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) BAH rate ranges from $1,818 to $6,633/mo with dependents. The national average is $2,859/mo — a $4,815 gap between the highest and lowest duty stations.
Top 6 highest-paying (highlighted) and 6 lowest-paying duty stations for O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant). All figures are 2026 BAH rates with dependents.
About O-3 BAH Rates
The 2026 BAH rate for O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) varies from $1,686/mo in Anniston/Fort Mcclellan, AL to $6,633/mo in Westchester County, NY (with dependents).
The national average BAH for O-3 is $2,859/mo with dependents and $2,493/mo without dependents. Use our BAH calculator to find your exact rate based on duty station.
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