United States · BAH 2026 · Louisiana
Lafayette, LA BAH rates 2026
In Lafayette, LA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,140 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,517 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,584 a month, not taxed.
Lafayette, LA · E-5 · with dependents
$1,584 a month
$19,008 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-2 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-3 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-4 | $1,449 | $1,140 |
| E-5 | $1,584 | $1,245 |
| E-6 | $1,845 | $1,380 |
| E-7 | $1,914 | $1,452 |
| E-8 | $1,992 | $1,641 |
| E-9 | $2,112 | $1,710 |
| W-1 | $1,860 | $1,413 |
| W-2 | $1,944 | $1,638 |
| W-3 | $2,043 | $1,722 |
| W-4 | $2,139 | $1,854 |
| W-5 | $2,262 | $1,929 |
| O-1E | $1,926 | $1,581 |
| O-2E | $2,025 | $1,695 |
| O-3E | $2,157 | $1,833 |
| O-1 | $1,623 | $1,311 |
| O-2 | $1,842 | $1,542 |
| O-3 | $2,040 | $1,746 |
| O-4 | $2,298 | $1,911 |
| O-5 | $2,484 | $1,950 |
| O-6 | $2,502 | $2,019 |
| O-7 and above | $2,517 | $2,052 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Lafayette, 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 | $1,140.00 | $1,449.00 | $1,746.00 | $2,040.00 |
| 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 | $4,524.44 | $5,021.94 | $7,814.75 | $8,506.71 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Lafayette, LA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 30 ZIP codes to this housing area (LA118). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
70380, 70501, 70502, 70503, 70504, 70505, 70506, 70507, 70508, 70509, 70513, 70517, 70518, 70519, 70520, 70521, 70529, 70544, 70552, 70558, 70560, 70562, 70563, 70569, 70582, 70583, 70592, 70593, 70596, 70598
How does Lafayette, LA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Lafayette, LA pays $1,584 a month: number 265 of 338 housing areas, and $477 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
- Fort Polk, LA E-5 with dependents $1,218
- 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 Lafayette, LA
What is E-5 BAH in Lafayette, LA for 2026?
$1,584 a month with dependents and $1,245 without ($19,008 and $14,940 a year). That ranks 265 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 Lafayette, LA?
An O-3 gets $2,040 a month with dependents and $1,746 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $1,944 and $1,638.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Lafayette, LA?
$1,449 a month with dependents and $1,140 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Lafayette, LA BAH rates?
30 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (LA118): 70380, 70501, 70502, 70503, 70504 and 25 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Lafayette, 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 $5,099.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,524.44. 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 Lafayette, 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.