2026 BAH Rates — Charlotte, NC
Military housing area NC179, covering 125 ZIP codes around Charlotte. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $2,169/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,004 | $1,518 |
| E-2 | $2,004 | $1,518 |
| E-3 | $2,004 | $1,518 |
| E-4 | $2,004 | $1,518 |
| E-5 | $2,169 | $1,719 |
| E-6 | $2,436 | $1,848 |
| E-7 | $2,457 | $2,007 |
| E-8 | $2,466 | $2,229 |
| E-9 | $2,478 | $2,301 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,454 | $1,956 |
| W-2 | $2,463 | $2,226 |
| W-3 | $2,475 | $2,313 |
| W-4 | $2,481 | $2,430 |
| W-5 | $2,514 | $2,442 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,460 | $2,166 |
| O-2E | $2,469 | $2,283 |
| O-3E | $2,484 | $2,427 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,211 | $1,833 |
| O-2 | $2,433 | $2,118 |
| O-3 | $2,472 | $2,337 |
| O-4 | $2,520 | $2,433 |
| O-5 | $2,577 | $2,445 |
| O-6 | $2,595 | $2,448 |
| O-7 | $2,610 | $2,466 |
| O-8 | $2,610 | $2,466 |
| O-9 | $2,610 | $2,466 |
| O-10 | $2,610 | $2,466 |
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