United States · BAH 2026 · Louisiana
Fort Polk, LA BAH rates 2026
In Fort Polk, LA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,026 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,289 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,218 a month, not taxed.
Fort Polk, LA · E-5 · with dependents
$1,218 a month
$14,616 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-2 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-3 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-4 | $1,206 | $1,026 |
| E-5 | $1,218 | $1,128 |
| E-6 | $1,833 | $1,374 |
| E-7 | $1,872 | $1,404 |
| E-8 | $1,911 | $1,434 |
| E-9 | $1,989 | $1,527 |
| W-1 | $1,854 | $1,392 |
| W-2 | $1,887 | $1,416 |
| W-3 | $1,941 | $1,551 |
| W-4 | $2,010 | $1,839 |
| W-5 | $2,100 | $1,881 |
| O-1E | $1,875 | $1,410 |
| O-2E | $1,929 | $1,488 |
| O-3E | $2,022 | $1,827 |
| O-1 | $1,296 | $1,191 |
| O-2 | $1,827 | $1,407 |
| O-3 | $1,938 | $1,611 |
| O-4 | $2,124 | $1,866 |
| O-5 | $2,262 | $1,884 |
| O-6 | $2,277 | $1,917 |
| O-7 and above | $2,289 | $1,947 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Fort Polk, LA?
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 Louisiana is your state of legal residence. Louisiana 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 | $1,026.00 | $1,206.00 | $1,611.00 | $1,938.00 |
| 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 | −$72.28 | −$40.10 | −$189.29 | −$157.11 |
| Take-home a month | $4,410.44 | $4,778.94 | $7,679.75 | $8,404.71 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Fort Polk, LA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 35 ZIP codes to this housing area (LA115). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
70634, 70637, 70639, 70652, 70653, 70656, 70657, 70659, 70660, 70662, 71002, 71031, 71066, 71403, 71411, 71414, 71416, 71428, 71434, 71439, 71443, 71446, 71450, 71452, 71456, 71457, 71458, 71459, 71461, 71468, 71469, 71474, 71475, 71496, 71497
How does Fort Polk, LA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Polk, LA pays $1,218 a month: number 334 of 338 housing areas, and $843 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Louisiana:
- Alexandria, LA E-5 with dependents $1,290
- Baton Rouge, LA E-5 with dependents $1,875
- Lafayette, LA E-5 with dependents $1,584
- Lake Charles, LA E-5 with dependents $1,356
- Monroe, LA E-5 with dependents $1,194
- New Orleans, LA E-5 with dependents $1,905
- Shreveport/Barksdale AFB, LA E-5 with dependents $1,845
- St Mary And Terrebonne, LA E-5 with dependents $1,620
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.
- Louisiana minimum wage The Louisiana minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Louisiana paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Louisiana, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Fort Polk, LA
What is E-5 BAH in Fort Polk, LA for 2026?
$1,218 a month with dependents and $1,128 without ($14,616 and $13,536 a year). That ranks 334 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 Fort Polk, LA?
An O-3 gets $1,938 a month with dependents and $1,611 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $1,887 and $1,416.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Fort Polk, LA?
$1,206 a month with dependents and $1,026 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Fort Polk, LA BAH rates?
35 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (LA115): 70634, 70637, 70639, 70652, 70653 and 30 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Fort Polk, LA 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 $4,985.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,410.44. These assume Louisiana is your state of legal residence. Louisiana taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
When will Fort Polk, LA 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.