2026 BAH Rates — El Centro, CA
Military housing area CA420, covering 19 ZIP codes around El Centro. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $1,986/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,905 | $1,500 |
| E-2 | $1,905 | $1,500 |
| E-3 | $1,905 | $1,500 |
| E-4 | $1,905 | $1,500 |
| E-5 | $1,986 | $1,704 |
| E-6 | $2,151 | $1,824 |
| E-7 | $2,334 | $1,905 |
| E-8 | $2,541 | $2,025 |
| E-9 | $2,721 | $2,061 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,166 | $1,890 |
| W-2 | $2,418 | $2,022 |
| W-3 | $2,673 | $2,070 |
| W-4 | $2,739 | $2,187 |
| W-5 | $2,823 | $2,382 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,373 | $1,983 |
| O-2E | $2,634 | $2,052 |
| O-3E | $2,751 | $2,139 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,013 | $1,818 |
| O-2 | $2,148 | $1,962 |
| O-3 | $2,664 | $2,085 |
| O-4 | $2,847 | $2,346 |
| O-5 | $2,976 | $2,460 |
| O-6 | $2,997 | $2,652 |
| O-7 | $3,018 | $2,697 |
| O-8 | $3,018 | $2,697 |
| O-9 | $3,018 | $2,697 |
| O-10 | $3,018 | $2,697 |
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