United States · BAH 2026 · Virginia
Lexington, VA BAH rates 2026
In Lexington, VA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,188 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,670 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,536 a month, not taxed.
Lexington, VA · E-5 · with dependents
$1,536 a month
$18,432 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-2 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-3 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-4 | $1,437 | $1,188 |
| E-5 | $1,536 | $1,275 |
| E-6 | $1,995 | $1,497 |
| E-7 | $2,046 | $1,536 |
| E-8 | $2,097 | $1,632 |
| E-9 | $2,211 | $1,767 |
| W-1 | $2,016 | $1,512 |
| W-2 | $2,067 | $1,629 |
| W-3 | $2,133 | $1,782 |
| W-4 | $2,241 | $2,004 |
| W-5 | $2,379 | $2,055 |
| O-1E | $2,052 | $1,542 |
| O-2E | $2,121 | $1,734 |
| O-3E | $2,262 | $1,989 |
| O-1 | $1,596 | $1,335 |
| O-2 | $1,992 | $1,539 |
| O-3 | $2,130 | $1,827 |
| O-4 | $2,421 | $2,040 |
| O-5 | $2,634 | $2,064 |
| O-6 | $2,652 | $2,109 |
| O-7 and above | $2,670 | $2,142 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Lexington, VA?
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 Virginia is your state of legal residence: Virginia subtracts up to $15,000 of basic pay (less above $15,000) and taxes the rest.
| 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 | $1,188.00 | $1,437.00 | $1,827.00 | $2,130.00 |
| 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 | −$132.40 | −$86.01 | −$356.66 | −$310.28 |
| Take-home a month | $4,512.33 | $4,964.03 | $7,728.38 | $8,443.53 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Lexington, VA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 34 ZIP codes to this housing area (VA303). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
24415, 24416, 24435, 24439, 24450, 24472, 24473, 24483, 24501, 24502, 24503, 24504, 24505, 24506, 24513, 24514, 24515, 24517, 24521, 24528, 24533, 24538, 24550, 24554, 24555, 24569, 24571, 24572, 24574, 24576, 24578, 24579, 24588, 24595
How does Lexington, VA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Lexington, VA pays $1,536 a month: number 278 of 338 housing areas, and $525 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Virginia:
- Charlottesville, VA E-5 with dependents $2,373
- Dahlgren/Fort A.P. Hill E-5 with dependents $2,313
- Hampton/Newport News, VA E-5 with dependents $2,274
- Norfolk/Portsmouth, VA E-5 with dependents $2,430
- Quantico/Woodbridge, VA E-5 with dependents $2,955
- Richmond/Fort Lee, VA E-5 with dependents $2,358
- Roanoke, VA E-5 with dependents $1,911
- Warrenton, VA E-5 with dependents $3,066
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.
- Virginia minimum wage The Virginia minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Virginia paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Virginia, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Lexington, VA
What is E-5 BAH in Lexington, VA for 2026?
$1,536 a month with dependents and $1,275 without ($18,432 and $15,300 a year). That ranks 278 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 Lexington, VA?
An O-3 gets $2,130 a month with dependents and $1,827 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,067 and $1,629.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Lexington, VA?
$1,437 a month with dependents and $1,188 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Lexington, VA BAH rates?
34 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (VA303): 24415, 24416, 24435, 24439, 24450 and 29 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Lexington, VA 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 $5,147.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,512.33. These assume Virginia is your state of legal residence: Virginia subtracts up to $15,000 of basic pay (less above $15,000) and taxes the rest.
When will Lexington, VA 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.