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Columbus, OH BAH rates 2026
In Columbus, OH, 2026 BAH runs from $1,422 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,991 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,875 a month, not taxed.
Columbus, OH · E-5 · with dependents
$1,875 a month
$22,500 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,782 | $1,422 |
| E-2 | $1,782 | $1,422 |
| E-3 | $1,782 | $1,422 |
| E-4 | $1,782 | $1,422 |
| E-5 | $1,875 | $1,587 |
| E-6 | $2,238 | $1,692 |
| E-7 | $2,364 | $1,782 |
| E-8 | $2,496 | $1,953 |
| E-9 | $2,640 | $2,055 |
| W-1 | $2,259 | $1,761 |
| W-2 | $2,418 | $1,950 |
| W-3 | $2,583 | $2,070 |
| W-4 | $2,664 | $2,262 |
| W-5 | $2,766 | $2,391 |
| O-1E | $2,385 | $1,872 |
| O-2E | $2,556 | $2,031 |
| O-3E | $2,679 | $2,232 |
| O-1 | $1,926 | $1,686 |
| O-2 | $2,235 | $1,848 |
| O-3 | $2,577 | $2,103 |
| O-4 | $2,793 | $2,364 |
| O-5 | $2,949 | $2,439 |
| O-6 | $2,973 | $2,562 |
| O-7 and above | $2,991 | $2,604 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Columbus, OH?
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 Ohio is your state of legal residence. Ohio 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 | $1,422.00 | $1,782.00 | $2,103.00 | $2,577.00 |
| 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 | −$58.81 | −$53.88 | −$166.64 | −$162.28 |
| Take-home a month | $4,819.92 | $5,341.16 | $8,194.40 | $9,038.53 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Columbus, OH?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 98 ZIP codes to this housing area (OH230). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 98 ZIP codes
430xx: 43001, 43002, 43004, 43008, 43013, 43016, 43017, 43018, 43023, 43025, 43026, 43027, 43030, 43031, 43033, 43046, 43054, 43055, 43056, 43058, 43062, 43068, 43069, 43071, 43073, 43080, 43081, 43085, 43086, 43093
431xx: 43102, 43105, 43107, 43109, 43110, 43112, 43119, 43123, 43125, 43126, 43130, 43136, 43137, 43147, 43148, 43150, 43154, 43155, 43157, 43165, 43194, 43195, 43199
432xx: 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43213, 43214, 43215, 43216, 43217, 43218, 43219, 43220, 43221, 43222, 43223, 43224, 43226, 43227, 43228, 43229, 43230, 43231, 43232, 43234, 43235, 43236, 43251, 43260, 43266, 43268, 43270, 43271, 43272, 43279, 43287, 43291
437xx: 43721, 43740
How does Columbus, OH BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Columbus, OH pays $1,875 a month: number 205 of 338 housing areas, and $186 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Ohio:
- Akron, OH E-5 with dependents $1,581
- Cincinnati, OH E-5 with dependents $2,283
- Cleveland, OH E-5 with dependents $1,998
- Toledo, OH E-5 with dependents $2,031
- Wright-Patterson AFB, OH E-5 with dependents $1,650
- Youngstown, OH E-5 with dependents $1,191
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.
- Ohio minimum wage The Ohio minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Ohio paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Ohio, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Columbus, OH
What is E-5 BAH in Columbus, OH for 2026?
$1,875 a month with dependents and $1,587 without ($22,500 and $19,044 a year). That ranks 205 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 Columbus, OH?
An O-3 gets $2,577 a month with dependents and $2,103 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,418 and $1,950.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Columbus, OH?
$1,782 a month with dependents and $1,422 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Columbus, OH BAH rates?
98 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (OH230): 43001, 43002, 43004, 43008, 43013 and 93 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Columbus, OH 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 $5,381.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,819.92. These assume Ohio is your state of legal residence. Ohio taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
When will Columbus, OH 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.