2026 BAH Rates — Ballston Spa/Albany, NY
Military housing area NY215, covering 145 ZIP codes around Ballston Spa/Albany. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $2,634/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-2 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-3 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-4 | $2,388 | $1,974 |
| E-5 | $2,634 | $2,073 |
| E-6 | $2,862 | $2,166 |
| E-7 | $2,997 | $2,397 |
| E-8 | $3,144 | $2,685 |
| E-9 | $3,327 | $2,745 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,880 | $2,310 |
| W-2 | $3,057 | $2,682 |
| W-3 | $3,240 | $2,754 |
| W-4 | $3,357 | $2,886 |
| W-5 | $3,504 | $3,030 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $3,021 | $2,631 |
| O-2E | $3,213 | $2,730 |
| O-3E | $3,381 | $2,850 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,670 | $2,139 |
| O-2 | $2,859 | $2,556 |
| O-3 | $3,234 | $2,775 |
| O-4 | $3,549 | $3,000 |
| O-5 | $3,777 | $3,081 |
| O-6 | $3,807 | $3,219 |
| O-7 | $3,834 | $3,276 |
| O-8 | $3,834 | $3,276 |
| O-9 | $3,834 | $3,276 |
| O-10 | $3,834 | $3,276 |
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