2026 BAH Rates — Charleston, SC
Military housing area SC259, covering 59 ZIP codes around Charleston. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $2,385/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-2 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-3 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-4 | $2,220 | $1,755 |
| E-5 | $2,385 | $1,941 |
| E-6 | $2,616 | $2,064 |
| E-7 | $2,652 | $2,223 |
| E-8 | $2,694 | $2,439 |
| E-9 | $2,769 | $2,496 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $2,634 | $2,172 |
| W-2 | $2,667 | $2,436 |
| W-3 | $2,724 | $2,508 |
| W-4 | $2,790 | $2,619 |
| W-5 | $2,880 | $2,661 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $2,655 | $2,382 |
| O-2E | $2,712 | $2,484 |
| O-3E | $2,802 | $2,607 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $2,421 | $2,049 |
| O-2 | $2,613 | $2,334 |
| O-3 | $2,721 | $2,529 |
| O-4 | $2,904 | $2,646 |
| O-5 | $3,039 | $2,664 |
| O-6 | $3,060 | $2,697 |
| O-7 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
| O-8 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
| O-9 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
| O-10 | $3,081 | $2,742 |
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