2026 BAH Rates — New Orleans, LA
Military housing area LA116, covering 131 ZIP codes around New Orleans. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $1,905/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-2 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-3 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-4 | $1,779 | $1,473 |
| E-5 | $1,905 | $1,581 |
| E-6 | $2,373 | $1,779 |
| E-7 | $2,439 | $1,830 |
| E-8 | $2,508 | $2,004 |
| E-9 | $2,634 | $2,139 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,394 | $1,797 |
| W-2 | $2,466 | $2,001 |
| W-3 | $2,556 | $2,157 |
| W-4 | $2,664 | $2,385 |
| W-5 | $2,805 | $2,454 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,448 | $1,902 |
| O-2E | $2,541 | $2,109 |
| O-3E | $2,688 | $2,367 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $1,968 | $1,650 |
| O-2 | $2,370 | $1,866 |
| O-3 | $2,553 | $2,202 |
| O-4 | $2,847 | $2,436 |
| O-5 | $3,060 | $2,472 |
| O-6 | $3,084 | $2,532 |
| O-7 | $3,105 | $2,574 |
| O-8 | $3,105 | $2,574 |
| O-9 | $3,105 | $2,574 |
| O-10 | $3,105 | $2,574 |
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