United States · BAH 2026 · Pennsylvania

Erie, PA BAH rates 2026

In Erie, PA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,143 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,253 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,464 a month, not taxed.

Dependents

Housing area PA253. O-8 to O-10 are paid the O-7 rate.

Erie, PA · E-5 · with dependents

$1,464 a month

$17,568 a year, not taxed.

Erie, PA: monthly BAH by grade, 2026
Grade With dependents Without dependents
E-1 $1,452 $1,143
E-2 $1,452 $1,143
E-3 $1,452 $1,143
E-4 $1,452 $1,143
E-5 $1,464 $1,329
E-6 $1,680 $1,437
E-7 $1,746 $1,467
E-8 $1,824 $1,515
E-9 $1,929 $1,569
W-1 $1,695 $1,464
W-2 $1,779 $1,512
W-3 $1,875 $1,578
W-4 $1,950 $1,689
W-5 $2,049 $1,764
O-1E $1,758 $1,473
O-2E $1,857 $1,554
O-3E $1,965 $1,668
O-1 $1,500 $1,434
O-2 $1,677 $1,470
O-3 $1,872 $1,596
O-4 $2,076 $1,743
O-5 $2,226 $1,782
O-6 $2,241 $1,851
O-7 and above $2,253 $1,881

What is take-home pay with BAH in Erie, PA?

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 Pennsylvania is your state of legal residence. Pennsylvania taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.

Take-home pay examples in Erie, PA, a month
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$1,143.00$1,452.00$1,596.00$1,872.00
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−$106.91−$106.91−$226.65−$226.65
Take-home a month$4,492.82$4,958.13$7,627.39$8,269.16

Change the rank, years of service or state in the military pay calculator.

Which ZIP codes are in Erie, PA?

DTMO’s 2026 list maps 46 ZIP codes to this housing area (PA253). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.

16401, 16407, 16410, 16411, 16412, 16413, 16415, 16417, 16421, 16423, 16426, 16427, 16428, 16430, 16438, 16441, 16442, 16443, 16444, 16475, 16501, 16502, 16503, 16504, 16505, 16506, 16507, 16508, 16509, 16510, 16511, 16512, 16514, 16515, 16522, 16530, 16531, 16534, 16538, 16541, 16544, 16546, 16550, 16553, 16563, 16565

How does Erie, PA BAH compare?

For an E-5 with dependents, Erie, PA pays $1,464 a month: number 297 of 338 housing areas, and $597 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Pennsylvania:

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?

Questions about BAH in Erie, PA

What is E-5 BAH in Erie, PA for 2026?

$1,464 a month with dependents and $1,329 without ($17,568 and $15,948 a year). That ranks 297 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 Erie, PA?

An O-3 gets $1,872 a month with dependents and $1,596 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $1,779 and $1,512.

How much BAH does an E-1 get in Erie, PA?

$1,452 a month with dependents and $1,143 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.

Which ZIP codes use Erie, PA BAH rates?

46 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (PA253): 16401, 16407, 16410, 16411, 16412 and 41 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.

Is BAH in Erie, PA 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 $5,102.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,492.82. These assume Pennsylvania is your state of legal residence. Pennsylvania taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.

When will Erie, PA 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.