United States · BAH 2026 · South Carolina
Charleston, SC BAH rates 2026
In Charleston, SC, 2026 BAH runs from $1,755 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,081 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $2,385 a month, not taxed.
Charleston, SC · E-5 · with dependents
$2,385 a month
$28,620 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-2 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-3 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-4 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-5 | $2,385 | $1,941 |
| E-6 | $2,616 | $2,064 |
| E-7 | $2,652 | $2,223 |
| E-8 | $2,694 | $2,439 |
| E-9 | $2,769 | $2,496 |
| W-1 | $2,634 | $2,172 |
| W-2 | $2,667 | $2,436 |
| W-3 | $2,724 | $2,508 |
| W-4 | $2,790 | $2,619 |
| W-5 | $2,880 | $2,661 |
| O-1E | $2,655 | $2,382 |
| O-2E | $2,712 | $2,484 |
| O-3E | $2,802 | $2,607 |
| O-1 | $2,421 | $2,049 |
| O-2 | $2,613 | $2,334 |
| O-3 | $2,721 | $2,529 |
| O-4 | $2,904 | $2,646 |
| O-5 | $3,039 | $2,664 |
| O-6 | $3,060 | $2,697 |
| O-7 and above | $3,081 | $2,742 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Charleston, SC?
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 South Carolina is your state of legal residence: South Carolina 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 | $1,755.00 | $2,220.00 | $2,529.00 | $2,721.00 |
| 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 | −$45.22 | −$19.55 | −$296.54 | −$184.05 |
| Take-home a month | $5,166.50 | $5,813.49 | $8,490.50 | $9,160.76 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Charleston, SC?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 59 ZIP codes to this housing area (SC259). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
29401, 29402, 29403, 29404, 29405, 29406, 29407, 29409, 29410, 29412, 29413, 29414, 29415, 29416, 29417, 29418, 29419, 29420, 29422, 29423, 29424, 29425, 29426, 29429, 29431, 29434, 29436, 29437, 29439, 29445, 29447, 29448, 29449, 29450, 29451, 29453, 29455, 29456, 29457, 29458, 29461, 29464, 29465, 29466, 29468, 29469, 29470, 29471, 29472, 29476, 29477, 29479, 29482, 29483, 29484, 29485, 29486, 29487, 29492
How does Charleston, SC BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Charleston, SC pays $2,385 a month: number 112 of 338 housing areas, and $324 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in South Carolina:
- Beaufort/Parris Island, SC E-5 with dependents $2,403
- Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC E-5 with dependents $1,878
- Greenville, SC E-5 with dependents $1,923
- Myrtle Beach, SC E-5 with dependents $2,097
- Sumter/Shaw AFB, SC E-5 with dependents $1,503
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.
- South Carolina minimum wage The South Carolina minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- South Carolina paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in South Carolina, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Charleston, SC
What is E-5 BAH in Charleston, SC for 2026?
$2,385 a month with dependents and $1,941 without ($28,620 and $23,292 a year). That ranks 112 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 Charleston, SC?
An O-3 gets $2,721 a month with dependents and $2,529 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,667 and $2,436.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Charleston, SC?
$2,220 a month with dependents and $1,755 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Charleston, SC BAH rates?
59 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (SC259): 29401, 29402, 29403, 29404, 29405 and 54 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Charleston, SC 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 $5,714.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $5,166.50. These assume South Carolina is your state of legal residence: South Carolina taxes a resident’s basic pay in full. If your legal residence is another state, its rule applies instead.
When will Charleston, SC 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.