United States · BAH 2026 · Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA BAH rates 2026
In Baton Rouge, LA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,410 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,787 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,875 a month, not taxed.
Baton Rouge, LA · E-5 · with dependents
$1,875 a month
$22,500 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,761 | $1,410 |
| E-2 | $1,761 | $1,410 |
| E-3 | $1,761 | $1,410 |
| E-4 | $1,761 | $1,410 |
| E-5 | $1,875 | $1,557 |
| E-6 | $2,193 | $1,653 |
| E-7 | $2,214 | $1,764 |
| E-8 | $2,223 | $1,944 |
| E-9 | $2,289 | $2,031 |
| W-1 | $2,211 | $1,734 |
| W-2 | $2,220 | $1,941 |
| W-3 | $2,232 | $2,046 |
| W-4 | $2,322 | $2,187 |
| W-5 | $2,472 | $2,196 |
| O-1E | $2,217 | $1,872 |
| O-2E | $2,226 | $2,013 |
| O-3E | $2,346 | $2,184 |
| O-1 | $1,920 | $1,644 |
| O-2 | $2,190 | $1,842 |
| O-3 | $2,229 | $2,076 |
| O-4 | $2,517 | $2,190 |
| O-5 | $2,748 | $2,199 |
| O-6 | $2,769 | $2,202 |
| O-7 and above | $2,787 | $2,217 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Baton Rouge, LA?
Monthly pay for four people stationed here in 2026. BAH and BAS are not taxed; federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come off basic pay. These assume Louisiana is your state of legal residence. Louisiana taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
| E-4, over 3 years, no dependents (single) | E-4, over 3 years, with dependents (married) | O-3, over 4 years, no dependents (single) | O-3, over 4 years, with dependents (married) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | $3,482.40 | $3,482.40 | $7,382.70 | $7,382.70 |
| BAH | $1,410.00 | $1,761.00 | $2,076.00 | $2,229.00 |
| BAS | $476.95 | $476.95 | $328.48 | $328.48 |
| Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare | −$502.62 | −$346.31 | −$1,453.14 | −$1,087.37 |
| State income tax | −$72.28 | −$40.10 | −$189.29 | −$157.11 |
| Take-home a month | $4,794.44 | $5,333.94 | $8,144.75 | $8,695.71 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Baton Rouge, LA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 73 ZIP codes to this housing area (LA114). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 73 ZIP codes
703xx: 70346
704xx: 70449, 70462
707xx: 70704, 70706, 70707, 70710, 70711, 70714, 70718, 70719, 70725, 70726, 70727, 70728, 70729, 70733, 70734, 70737, 70738, 70739, 70744, 70754, 70767, 70769, 70770, 70774, 70778, 70785, 70786, 70791
708xx: 70801, 70802, 70803, 70804, 70805, 70806, 70807, 70808, 70809, 70810, 70811, 70812, 70813, 70814, 70815, 70816, 70817, 70818, 70819, 70820, 70821, 70822, 70823, 70825, 70826, 70827, 70831, 70833, 70835, 70836, 70837, 70873, 70874, 70879, 70884, 70891, 70892, 70893, 70894, 70895, 70896, 70898
How does Baton Rouge, LA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Baton Rouge, LA pays $1,875 a month: number 204 of 338 housing areas, and $186 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Louisiana:
- Alexandria, LA E-5 with dependents $1,290
- Fort Polk, LA E-5 with dependents $1,218
- Lafayette, LA E-5 with dependents $1,584
- Lake Charles, LA E-5 with dependents $1,356
- Monroe, LA E-5 with dependents $1,194
- New Orleans, LA E-5 with dependents $1,905
- Shreveport/Barksdale AFB, LA E-5 with dependents $1,845
- St Mary And Terrebonne, LA E-5 with dependents $1,620
Every housing area: BAH rates by location.
What does this leave out?
- BAH II, partial BAH and BAH-Differential, and rate protection (a member keeps a higher earlier rate while stationed in the same place).
- Special pays, deductions such as TSP and SGLI, and anything outside the 50 states (the Overseas Housing Allowance).
- In the take-home examples: local taxes and changes during the year.
What else can I work out?
- BAH calculator Your BAH from any ZIP code, with a second ZIP to compare for a move.
- Military pay calculator Basic pay, BAH, BAS and take-home pay for your rank, years of service, ZIP code and home state.
- Military pay chart 2026 Monthly basic pay for every grade, E-1 to O-10, at every length of service.
- Louisiana minimum wage The Louisiana minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Louisiana paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Louisiana, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Baton Rouge, LA
What is E-5 BAH in Baton Rouge, LA for 2026?
$1,875 a month with dependents and $1,557 without ($22,500 and $18,684 a year). That ranks 204 of the 338 housing areas for an E-5 with dependents; the middle of all areas is $2,061.
What is O-3 BAH in Baton Rouge, LA?
An O-3 gets $2,229 a month with dependents and $2,076 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,220 and $1,941.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Baton Rouge, LA?
$1,761 a month with dependents and $1,410 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Baton Rouge, LA BAH rates?
73 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (LA114): 70346, 70449, 70462, 70704, 70706 and 68 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Baton Rouge, LA taxed?
No: BAH and BAS are not taxable income, so tax comes off basic pay only. For example, an E-4 with over 3 years and no dependents gets $5,369.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,794.44. These assume Louisiana is your state of legal residence. Louisiana taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
When will Baton Rouge, LA BAH change?
The 2026 rates apply until December 31, 2026. The Defense Department normally announces the 2027 rates in mid-December, to start on January 1, 2027.