United States · BAH 2026 · Illinois
Springfield/Decatur, IL BAH rates 2026
In Springfield/Decatur, IL, 2026 BAH runs from $1,119 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,442 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,527 a month, not taxed.
Springfield/Decatur, IL · E-5 · with dependents
$1,527 a month
$18,324 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,356 | $1,119 |
| E-2 | $1,356 | $1,119 |
| E-3 | $1,356 | $1,119 |
| E-4 | $1,356 | $1,119 |
| E-5 | $1,527 | $1,152 |
| E-6 | $1,824 | $1,365 |
| E-7 | $1,887 | $1,416 |
| E-8 | $1,959 | $1,593 |
| E-9 | $2,070 | $1,674 |
| W-1 | $1,842 | $1,383 |
| W-2 | $1,917 | $1,590 |
| W-3 | $2,004 | $1,686 |
| W-4 | $2,094 | $1,833 |
| W-5 | $2,205 | $1,902 |
| O-1E | $1,899 | $1,524 |
| O-2E | $1,989 | $1,656 |
| O-3E | $2,109 | $1,815 |
| O-1 | $1,572 | $1,182 |
| O-2 | $1,821 | $1,476 |
| O-3 | $2,001 | $1,713 |
| O-4 | $2,238 | $1,884 |
| O-5 | $2,412 | $1,920 |
| O-6 | $2,430 | $1,983 |
| O-7 and above | $2,442 | $2,013 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Springfield/Decatur, IL?
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. Illinois does not tax a resident’s active-duty pay, so no state tax comes off.
| 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 | $1,119.00 | $1,356.00 | $1,713.00 | $2,001.00 |
| 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 | none | none | none | none |
| Take-home a month | $4,575.73 | $4,969.04 | $7,971.04 | $8,624.81 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Springfield/Decatur, IL?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 72 ZIP codes to this housing area (IL335). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 72 ZIP codes
617xx: 61756
625xx: 62501, 62513, 62514, 62515, 62520, 62521, 62522, 62523, 62524, 62525, 62526, 62530, 62532, 62535, 62536, 62537, 62539, 62544, 62545, 62549, 62551, 62554, 62558, 62561, 62563, 62573
626xx: 62615, 62625, 62629, 62661, 62662, 62670, 62677, 62684, 62689, 62693
627xx: 62701, 62702, 62703, 62704, 62705, 62706, 62707, 62708, 62711, 62712, 62715, 62716, 62719, 62722, 62723, 62726, 62736, 62739, 62756, 62757, 62761, 62762, 62763, 62764, 62765, 62766, 62767, 62769, 62776, 62777, 62781, 62786, 62791, 62794, 62796
How does Springfield/Decatur, IL BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Springfield/Decatur, IL pays $1,527 a month: number 281 of 338 housing areas, and $534 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Illinois:
- Champaign/Urbana, IL E-5 with dependents $1,539
- Chicago, IL E-5 with dependents $3,438
- Great Lakes Navtracen, IL E-5 with dependents $2,427
- Peoria, IL E-5 with dependents $1,572
- Rock Island, IL E-5 with dependents $1,908
- Scott AFB, IL E-5 with dependents $1,542
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.
- Illinois minimum wage The Illinois minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Illinois paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Illinois, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Springfield/Decatur, IL
What is E-5 BAH in Springfield/Decatur, IL for 2026?
$1,527 a month with dependents and $1,152 without ($18,324 and $13,824 a year). That ranks 281 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 Springfield/Decatur, IL?
An O-3 gets $2,001 a month with dependents and $1,713 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $1,917 and $1,590.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Springfield/Decatur, IL?
$1,356 a month with dependents and $1,119 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Springfield/Decatur, IL BAH rates?
72 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (IL335): 61756, 62501, 62513, 62514, 62515 and 67 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Springfield/Decatur, IL 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 $5,078.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,575.73. Illinois does not tax a resident’s active-duty pay, so no state tax comes off.
When will Springfield/Decatur, IL 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.