United States · BAH 2026 · Massachusetts
Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA BAH rates 2026
In Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA, 2026 BAH runs from $2,949 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $5,283 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $3,924 a month, not taxed.
Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA · E-5 · with dependents
$3,924 a month
$47,088 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $3,696 | $2,949 |
| E-2 | $3,696 | $2,949 |
| E-3 | $3,696 | $2,949 |
| E-4 | $3,696 | $2,949 |
| E-5 | $3,924 | $3,285 |
| E-6 | $3,999 | $3,492 |
| E-7 | $4,149 | $3,705 |
| E-8 | $4,317 | $3,948 |
| E-9 | $4,548 | $3,954 |
| W-1 | $4,014 | $3,627 |
| W-2 | $4,218 | $3,945 |
| W-3 | $4,425 | $3,960 |
| W-4 | $4,596 | $4,026 |
| W-5 | $4,803 | $4,188 |
| O-1E | $4,179 | $3,921 |
| O-2E | $4,395 | $3,951 |
| O-3E | $4,626 | $3,987 |
| O-1 | $3,942 | $3,465 |
| O-2 | $3,996 | $3,852 |
| O-3 | $4,419 | $3,966 |
| O-4 | $4,872 | $4,155 |
| O-5 | $5,196 | $4,248 |
| O-6 | $5,241 | $4,404 |
| O-7 and above | $5,283 | $4,485 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA?
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 Massachusetts is your state of legal residence: Massachusetts taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
| 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 | $2,949.00 | $3,696.00 | $3,966.00 | $4,419.00 |
| 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 | −$147.45 | −$129.12 | −$342.47 | −$324.14 |
| Take-home a month | $6,258.27 | $7,179.92 | $9,881.57 | $10,718.68 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 110 ZIP codes to this housing area (MA124). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 110 ZIP codes
020xx: 02018, 02020, 02040, 02041, 02044, 02047, 02050, 02051, 02055, 02059, 02060, 02065
023xx: 02303, 02304, 02305, 02324, 02325, 02327, 02330, 02331, 02332, 02333, 02334, 02337, 02338, 02341, 02344, 02345, 02346, 02347, 02348, 02349, 02350, 02355, 02357, 02358, 02359, 02360, 02361, 02362, 02364, 02366, 02367, 02375, 02379, 02381, 02382
025xx: 02532, 02534, 02536, 02537, 02538, 02540, 02541, 02542, 02543, 02553, 02556, 02558, 02559, 02561, 02562, 02563, 02571, 02574, 02576
026xx: 02601, 02630, 02631, 02632, 02633, 02634, 02635, 02637, 02638, 02639, 02641, 02642, 02643, 02644, 02645, 02646, 02647, 02648, 02649, 02650, 02651, 02652, 02653, 02655, 02657, 02659, 02660, 02661, 02662, 02663, 02664, 02666, 02667, 02668, 02669, 02670, 02671, 02672, 02673, 02675
027xx: 02713, 02738, 02739, 02770
How does Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA pays $3,924 a month: number 15 of 338 housing areas, and $1,863 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Massachusetts:
- Boston, MA E-5 with dependents $4,791
- Essex Co, MA E-5 with dependents $3,477
- Fitchburg, MA E-5 with dependents $3,093
- Hampden County, MA E-5 with dependents $2,388
- Hanscom AFB, MA E-5 with dependents $4,188
- Martha's Vineyard, MA E-5 with dependents $3,984
- Nantucket, MA E-5 with dependents $4,344
- Worcester, MA E-5 with dependents $2,919
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.
- Massachusetts minimum wage The Massachusetts minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Massachusetts paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Massachusetts, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA
What is E-5 BAH in Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA for 2026?
$3,924 a month with dependents and $3,285 without ($47,088 and $39,420 a year). That ranks 15 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 Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA?
An O-3 gets $4,419 a month with dependents and $3,966 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $4,218 and $3,945.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA?
$3,696 a month with dependents and $2,949 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA BAH rates?
110 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (MA124): 02018, 02020, 02040, 02041, 02044 and 105 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA 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 $6,908.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $6,258.27. These assume Massachusetts is your state of legal residence: Massachusetts taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
When will Cape Cod-Plymouth, MA 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.