United States · BAH 2026 · Maine
Coastal Maine, ME BAH rates 2026
In Coastal Maine, ME, 2026 BAH runs from $1,539 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,228 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $2,193 a month, not taxed.
Coastal Maine, ME · E-5 · with dependents
$2,193 a month
$26,316 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-2 | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-3 | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-4 | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-5 | $2,193 | $1,770 |
| E-6 | $2,697 | $2,022 |
| E-7 | $2,760 | $2,070 |
| E-8 | $2,826 | $2,298 |
| E-9 | $2,919 | $2,445 |
| W-1 | $2,718 | $2,040 |
| W-2 | $2,787 | $2,295 |
| W-3 | $2,871 | $2,463 |
| W-4 | $2,937 | $2,709 |
| W-5 | $3,027 | $2,775 |
| O-1E | $2,769 | $2,190 |
| O-2E | $2,856 | $2,412 |
| O-3E | $2,952 | $2,691 |
| O-1 | $2,259 | $1,908 |
| O-2 | $2,694 | $2,148 |
| O-3 | $2,868 | $2,514 |
| O-4 | $3,051 | $2,757 |
| O-5 | $3,183 | $2,790 |
| O-6 | $3,207 | $2,850 |
| O-7 and above | $3,228 | $2,898 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Coastal Maine, ME?
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 Maine is your state of legal residence. Maine 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 | $1,539.00 | $2,052.00 | $2,514.00 | $2,868.00 |
| 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 | −$100.48 | none | −$359.43 | −$225.20 |
| Take-home a month | $4,895.25 | $5,665.04 | $8,412.61 | $9,266.62 |
Change the rank, years of service or state in the military pay calculator.
Which ZIP codes are in Coastal Maine, ME?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 144 ZIP codes to this housing area (ME141). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 144 ZIP codes
043xx: 04341, 04342, 04348, 04353, 04354
044xx: 04408, 04413, 04416, 04420, 04421, 04424, 04429, 04431, 04438, 04454, 04472, 04476, 04490, 04491, 04492, 04496
045xx: 04535, 04537, 04538, 04539, 04541, 04543, 04544, 04547, 04549, 04551, 04553, 04554, 04555, 04556, 04558, 04563, 04564, 04568, 04570, 04571, 04572, 04573, 04574, 04575, 04576, 04578
046xx: 04605, 04606, 04607, 04609, 04611, 04612, 04613, 04614, 04616, 04617, 04619, 04622, 04623, 04624, 04625, 04626, 04627, 04628, 04629, 04630, 04631, 04634, 04635, 04637, 04640, 04642, 04643, 04644, 04645, 04646, 04648, 04649, 04650, 04652, 04653, 04654, 04655, 04657, 04658, 04660, 04662, 04664, 04666, 04667, 04668, 04669, 04671, 04672, 04673, 04674, 04675, 04676, 04677, 04679, 04680, 04681, 04683, 04684, 04685, 04686, 04691, 04693, 04694
048xx: 04841, 04843, 04847, 04848, 04849, 04850, 04851, 04852, 04853, 04854, 04855, 04856, 04858, 04859, 04860, 04861, 04862, 04863, 04864, 04865
049xx: 04915, 04921, 04922, 04941, 04949, 04951, 04952, 04972, 04973, 04974, 04981, 04986, 04987, 04988
How does Coastal Maine, ME BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Coastal Maine, ME pays $2,193 a month: number 140 of 338 housing areas, and $132 above the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Maine:
- Bangor, ME E-5 with dependents $1,893
- Brunswick, ME E-5 with dependents $2,205
- Portland, ME E-5 with dependents $3,252
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.
- Maine minimum wage The Maine minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Maine paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Maine, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Coastal Maine, ME
What is E-5 BAH in Coastal Maine, ME for 2026?
$2,193 a month with dependents and $1,770 without ($26,316 and $21,240 a year). That ranks 140 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 Coastal Maine, ME?
An O-3 gets $2,868 a month with dependents and $2,514 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,787 and $2,295.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Coastal Maine, ME?
$2,052 a month with dependents and $1,539 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Coastal Maine, ME BAH rates?
144 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (ME141): 04341, 04342, 04348, 04353, 04354 and 139 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Coastal Maine, ME 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 $5,498.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,895.25. These assume Maine is your state of legal residence. Maine taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
When will Coastal Maine, ME 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.