United States · BAH 2026 · Pennsylvania
State College, PA BAH rates 2026
In State College, PA, 2026 BAH runs from $1,329 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,228 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,791 a month, not taxed.
State College, PA · E-5 · with dependents
$1,791 a month
$21,492 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,656 | $1,329 |
| E-2 | $1,656 | $1,329 |
| E-3 | $1,656 | $1,329 |
| E-4 | $1,656 | $1,329 |
| E-5 | $1,791 | $1,443 |
| E-6 | $2,274 | $1,707 |
| E-7 | $2,388 | $1,791 |
| E-8 | $2,508 | $1,893 |
| E-9 | $2,679 | $2,034 |
| W-1 | $2,295 | $1,722 |
| W-2 | $2,436 | $1,890 |
| W-3 | $2,583 | $2,052 |
| W-4 | $2,715 | $2,298 |
| W-5 | $2,877 | $2,412 |
| O-1E | $2,406 | $1,806 |
| O-2E | $2,562 | $2,001 |
| O-3E | $2,739 | $2,268 |
| O-1 | $1,854 | $1,515 |
| O-2 | $2,271 | $1,794 |
| O-3 | $2,580 | $2,097 |
| O-4 | $2,928 | $2,388 |
| O-5 | $3,180 | $2,454 |
| O-6 | $3,207 | $2,562 |
| O-7 and above | $3,228 | $2,607 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in State College, PA?
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 Pennsylvania is your state of legal residence. Pennsylvania 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 | $1,329.00 | $1,656.00 | $2,097.00 | $2,580.00 |
| 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 | −$106.91 | −$106.91 | −$226.65 | −$226.65 |
| Take-home a month | $4,678.82 | $5,162.13 | $8,128.39 | $8,977.16 |
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Which ZIP codes are in State College, PA?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 31 ZIP codes to this housing area (PA252). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
16677, 16801, 16802, 16803, 16804, 16805, 16820, 16823, 16826, 16827, 16828, 16829, 16832, 16835, 16841, 16844, 16851, 16852, 16853, 16854, 16856, 16859, 16864, 16865, 16866, 16868, 16870, 16872, 16874, 16875, 16882
How does State College, PA BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, State College, PA pays $1,791 a month: number 226 of 338 housing areas, and $270 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Pennsylvania:
- Allentown/Bethlehem, PA E-5 with dependents $2,373
- Carlisle Barracks, PA E-5 with dependents $2,076
- Erie, PA E-5 with dependents $1,464
- Philadelphia, Pa/Camden, NJ E-5 with dependents $2,691
- Pittsburgh, PA E-5 with dependents $2,283
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA E-5 with dependents $1,740
- Willow Grove, PA E-5 with dependents $2,934
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.
- Pennsylvania minimum wage The Pennsylvania minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Pennsylvania paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Pennsylvania, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in State College, PA
What is E-5 BAH in State College, PA for 2026?
$1,791 a month with dependents and $1,443 without ($21,492 and $17,316 a year). That ranks 226 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 State College, PA?
An O-3 gets $2,580 a month with dependents and $2,097 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,436 and $1,890.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in State College, PA?
$1,656 a month with dependents and $1,329 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use State College, PA BAH rates?
31 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (PA252): 16677, 16801, 16802, 16803, 16804 and 26 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in State College, PA 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 $5,288.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,678.82. These assume Pennsylvania is your state of legal residence. Pennsylvania taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
When will State College, PA 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.