2026 BAH Rates — Meridian, MS
Military housing area MS171, covering 20 ZIP codes around Meridian. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $1,290/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,194 | $1,032 |
| E-2 | $1,194 | $1,032 |
| E-3 | $1,194 | $1,032 |
| E-4 | $1,194 | $1,032 |
| E-5 | $1,290 | $1,062 |
| E-6 | $1,545 | $1,155 |
| E-7 | $1,692 | $1,269 |
| E-8 | $1,854 | $1,392 |
| E-9 | $2,028 | $1,521 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $1,563 | $1,173 |
| W-2 | $1,758 | $1,344 |
| W-3 | $1,959 | $1,524 |
| W-4 | $2,052 | $1,572 |
| W-5 | $2,169 | $1,728 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $1,722 | $1,293 |
| O-2E | $1,929 | $1,446 |
| O-3E | $2,070 | $1,554 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $1,329 | $1,092 |
| O-2 | $1,542 | $1,272 |
| O-3 | $1,953 | $1,527 |
| O-4 | $2,202 | $1,698 |
| O-5 | $2,382 | $1,788 |
| O-6 | $2,400 | $1,938 |
| O-7 | $2,412 | $1,968 |
| O-8 | $2,412 | $1,968 |
| O-9 | $2,412 | $1,968 |
| O-10 | $2,412 | $1,968 |
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