O-6 BAH Rates — O-6 (Colonel/Captain)
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for O-6 (Colonel/Captain) at every military duty station.
Avg w/ Dependents
$3,427
Avg w/o Dependents
$2,842
O-6 BAH Rates — Highest vs. Lowest Locations
The 2026 O-6 (Colonel/Captain) BAH rate ranges from $2,130 to $8,136/mo with dependents. The national average is $3,427/mo — a $6,006 gap between the highest and lowest duty stations.
Top 6 highest-paying (highlighted) and 6 lowest-paying duty stations for O-6 (Colonel/Captain). All figures are 2026 BAH rates with dependents.
About O-6 BAH Rates
The 2026 BAH rate for O-6 (Colonel/Captain) varies from $1,839/mo in Youngstown, OH to $8,136/mo in Westchester County, NY (with dependents).
The national average BAH for O-6 is $3,427/mo with dependents and $2,842/mo without dependents. Use our BAH calculator to find your exact rate based on duty station.
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