Los Angeles AFB in El Segundo and the broader LA basin define this MHA. Southern California rents are notoriously high, and BAH here is set accordingly — though it still rarely covers beach-adjacent neighborhoods. An E-5 with dependents receives $3,882/month in this area. The full official table for Los Angeles, CA (MHA CA037) is below — every pay grade, with and without dependents, from 2026 DTMO rates, with 2027 projections marked where shown.
2026 BAH rates: Los Angeles, CA
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E2 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E3 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E4 | $3,570 | $2,679 |
| E5 | $3,882 | $3,048 |
| E6 | $4,188 | $3,291 |
| E7 | $4,311 | $3,582 |
| E8 | $4,443 | $3,948 |
| E9 | $4,674 | $4,032 |
| W1 | $4,209 | $3,468 |
| W2 | $4,365 | $3,945 |
| W3 | $4,530 | $4,044 |
| W4 | $4,728 | $4,212 |
| W5 | $4,971 | $4,341 |
| O1E | $4,332 | $3,879 |
| O2E | $4,503 | $4,014 |
| O3E | $4,767 | $4,179 |
| O1 | $3,927 | $3,255 |
| O2 | $4,185 | $3,780 |
| O3 | $4,524 | $4,074 |
| O4 | $5,052 | $4,314 |
| O5 | $5,436 | $4,386 |
| O6 | $5,481 | $4,509 |
| O7 | $5,526 | $4,590 |
| O8 | $5,526 | $4,590 |
| O9 | $5,526 | $4,590 |
| O10 | $5,526 | $4,590 |
Notes
- O-8, O-9 and O-10 are paid at the O-7 rate, per DTMO tables.
- BAH is tax-free and rate-protected: your rate cannot drop while you stay in the same area.
- Use the BAH Calculator 2027 for an exact figure by ZIP code, or try the duty-station comparison before a PCS.