United States · BAH 2026 · Michigan
Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI BAH rates 2026
In Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI, 2026 BAH runs from $1,275 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,015 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,959 a month, not taxed.
Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI · E-5 · with dependents
$1,959 a month
$23,508 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,698 | $1,275 |
| E-2 | $1,698 | $1,275 |
| E-3 | $1,698 | $1,275 |
| E-4 | $1,698 | $1,275 |
| E-5 | $1,959 | $1,470 |
| E-6 | $2,370 | $1,779 |
| E-7 | $2,424 | $1,818 |
| E-8 | $2,478 | $2,046 |
| E-9 | $2,589 | $2,163 |
| W-1 | $2,391 | $1,794 |
| W-2 | $2,445 | $2,043 |
| W-3 | $2,517 | $2,181 |
| W-4 | $2,616 | $2,379 |
| W-5 | $2,742 | $2,436 |
| O-1E | $2,430 | $1,956 |
| O-2E | $2,505 | $2,136 |
| O-3E | $2,634 | $2,364 |
| O-1 | $2,013 | $1,509 |
| O-2 | $2,367 | $1,875 |
| O-3 | $2,514 | $2,220 |
| O-4 | $2,781 | $2,418 |
| O-5 | $2,973 | $2,445 |
| O-6 | $2,997 | $2,493 |
| O-7 and above | $3,015 | $2,535 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI?
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. Michigan does not tax a resident’s active-duty pay, so no state tax comes off.
| 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 | $1,275.00 | $1,698.00 | $2,220.00 | $2,514.00 |
| 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 | none | none | none | none |
| Take-home a month | $4,731.73 | $5,311.04 | $8,478.04 | $9,137.81 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 39 ZIP codes to this housing area (MI152). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
49001, 49002, 49003, 49004, 49005, 49006, 49007, 49008, 49009, 49011, 49012, 49014, 49015, 49016, 49017, 49018, 49019, 49020, 49024, 49029, 49033, 49034, 49037, 49041, 49048, 49051, 49052, 49053, 49068, 49074, 49077, 49081, 49083, 49087, 49088, 49092, 49097, 49224, 49245
How does Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI pays $1,959 a month: number 187 of 338 housing areas, and $102 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Michigan:
- Ann Arbor, MI E-5 with dependents $2,559
- Detroit, MI E-5 with dependents $2,361
- Grand Haven, MI E-5 with dependents $2,181
- Grand Rapids, MI E-5 with dependents $2,148
- Lansing, MI E-5 with dependents $1,806
- Marquette, MI E-5 with dependents $1,821
- Saginaw, MI E-5 with dependents $1,503
- Sault Ste Marie, MI E-5 with dependents $1,536
- Traverse City, MI E-5 with dependents $2,070
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.
- Michigan minimum wage The Michigan minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Michigan paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Michigan, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI
What is E-5 BAH in Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI for 2026?
$1,959 a month with dependents and $1,470 without ($23,508 and $17,640 a year). That ranks 187 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 Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI?
An O-3 gets $2,514 a month with dependents and $2,220 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,445 and $2,043.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI?
$1,698 a month with dependents and $1,275 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI BAH rates?
39 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (MI152): 49001, 49002, 49003, 49004, 49005 and 34 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI 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 $5,234.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,731.73. Michigan does not tax a resident’s active-duty pay, so no state tax comes off.
When will Battle Creek/Kalamazoo, MI 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.