United States · BAH 2026 · Alabama

Fort Rucker, AL BAH rates 2026

In Fort Rucker, AL, 2026 BAH runs from $1,167 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,778 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,572 a month, not taxed.

Dependents

Housing area AL002. O-8 to O-10 are paid the O-7 rate.

Fort Rucker, AL · E-5 · with dependents

$1,572 a month

$18,864 a year, not taxed.

Fort Rucker, AL: monthly BAH by grade, 2026
Grade With dependents Without dependents
E-1 $1,440 $1,167
E-2 $1,440 $1,167
E-3 $1,440 $1,167
E-4 $1,440 $1,167
E-5 $1,572 $1,251
E-6 $1,743 $1,317
E-7 $1,929 $1,446
E-8 $2,136 $1,611
E-9 $2,346 $1,761
W-1 $1,761 $1,407
W-2 $2,013 $1,608
W-3 $2,268 $1,764
W-4 $2,373 $1,800
W-5 $2,502 $1,977
O-1E $1,968 $1,569
O-2E $2,232 $1,674
O-3E $2,394 $1,797
O-1 $1,602 $1,305
O-2 $1,740 $1,533
O-3 $2,262 $1,767
O-4 $2,541 $1,941
O-5 $2,742 $2,058
O-6 $2,760 $2,247
O-7 and above $2,778 $2,283

What is take-home pay with BAH in Fort Rucker, AL?

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

Take-home pay examples in Fort Rucker, AL, 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$1,167.00$1,440.00$1,767.00$2,262.00
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−$142.31−$130.12−$304.72−$303.01
Take-home a month$4,481.42$4,922.92$7,720.33$8,582.81

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

Which ZIP codes are in Fort Rucker, AL?

DTMO’s 2026 list maps 41 ZIP codes to this housing area (AL002). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.

36301, 36302, 36303, 36304, 36305, 36310, 36311, 36312, 36313, 36314, 36316, 36317, 36318, 36319, 36320, 36321, 36322, 36323, 36330, 36331, 36340, 36343, 36344, 36345, 36346, 36349, 36350, 36351, 36352, 36353, 36360, 36361, 36362, 36370, 36371, 36373, 36374, 36375, 36376, 36453, 36477

How does Fort Rucker, AL BAH compare?

For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Rucker, AL pays $1,572 a month: number 268 of 338 housing areas, and $489 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Alabama:

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 Fort Rucker, AL

What is E-5 BAH in Fort Rucker, AL for 2026?

$1,572 a month with dependents and $1,251 without ($18,864 and $15,012 a year). That ranks 268 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 Rucker, AL?

An O-3 gets $2,262 a month with dependents and $1,767 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,013 and $1,608.

How much BAH does an E-1 get in Fort Rucker, AL?

$1,440 a month with dependents and $1,167 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.

Which ZIP codes use Fort Rucker, AL BAH rates?

41 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (AL002): 36301, 36302, 36303, 36304, 36305 and 36 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.

Is BAH in Fort Rucker, AL 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 $5,126.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,481.42. These assume Alabama is your state of legal residence. Alabama taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.

When will Fort Rucker, AL 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.