Allowances

Look up an official 2026 BAH rate by duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status, then compare 2025 and understand individual rate protection.

The Family Separation Allowance just got its first raise in 22 years. As of January 1, 2026 — retroactive to December 18, 2025 — the...

You just got orders to a submarine and the first thing you pulled up was the pay table. But the DFAS rate table only gives...

You just received orders to a diving billet and the first thing you want to know is what dive pay actually looks like on your...

DoD Releases 2026 BAH Rates: 4.2% Average Increase WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense has officially released Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 2026,...

2026 BAH Rates: 4.2% Average Increase for Military Housing The Department of Defense has released the 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, with service...

Understanding BAH Rate Changes for 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is one of the largest components of military compensation, providing service members with a...

BAH Explained: What Every Service Member Actually Needs to Know BAH has changed quite a bit thanks to the conflicting advice flying around. Here’s the...

Per Diem Mastery: How to Pocket $5,000-$15,000 Tax-Free on TDY Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments pay per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses while you’re...

How to Maximize Your BAH: Hidden Allowance Secrets Worth $10K+ Basic Allowance for Housing is probably the most misunderstood part of military pay. Most people...