O-4 BAH Rates — O-4 (Major/LCDR)
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for O-4 (Major/LCDR) at every military duty station.
Avg w/ Dependents
$3,172
Avg w/o Dependents
$2,699
O-4 BAH Rates — Highest vs. Lowest Locations
The 2026 O-4 (Major/LCDR) BAH rate ranges from $1,938 to $7,470/mo with dependents. The national average is $3,172/mo — a $5,532 gap between the highest and lowest duty stations.
Top 6 highest-paying (highlighted) and 6 lowest-paying duty stations for O-4 (Major/LCDR). All figures are 2026 BAH rates with dependents.
About O-4 BAH Rates
The 2026 BAH rate for O-4 (Major/LCDR) varies from $1,809/mo in Youngstown, OH to $7,470/mo in Westchester County, NY (with dependents).
The national average BAH for O-4 is $3,172/mo with dependents and $2,699/mo without dependents. Use our BAH calculator to find your exact rate based on duty station.
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