2026 BAH Rates — Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC
Military housing area SC260, covering 66 ZIP codes around Columbia/Fort Jackson. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $1,878/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-2 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-3 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-4 | $1,812 | $1,479 |
| E-5 | $1,878 | $1,647 |
| E-6 | $2,121 | $1,746 |
| E-7 | $2,160 | $1,812 |
| E-8 | $2,202 | $1,932 |
| E-9 | $2,310 | $1,995 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,136 | $1,803 |
| W-2 | $2,175 | $1,929 |
| W-3 | $2,235 | $2,004 |
| W-4 | $2,340 | $2,121 |
| W-5 | $2,475 | $2,166 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,163 | $1,875 |
| O-2E | $2,223 | $1,980 |
| O-3E | $2,361 | $2,109 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $1,914 | $1,743 |
| O-2 | $2,118 | $1,860 |
| O-3 | $2,232 | $2,028 |
| O-4 | $2,517 | $2,151 |
| O-5 | $2,724 | $2,172 |
| O-6 | $2,745 | $2,211 |
| O-7 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
| O-8 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
| O-9 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
| O-10 | $2,760 | $2,247 |
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