Westchester County’s 9.1% increase from 2025 is among the largest in the New York metro. An E-5 with dependents now receives ,479/month. The full 2026 rate table is below.
2026 BAH rates: Westchester County, NY
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | $4,182 | $3,138 |
| E2 | $4,182 | $3,138 |
| E3 | $4,182 | $3,138 |
| E4 | $4,182 | $3,138 |
| E5 | $4,479 | $3,606 |
| E6 | $5,367 | $4,026 |
| E7 | $5,832 | $4,374 |
| E8 | $6,333 | $4,749 |
| E9 | $6,882 | $5,163 |
| W1 | $5,400 | $4,086 |
| W2 | $6,036 | $4,653 |
| W3 | $6,654 | $5,166 |
| W4 | $6,963 | $5,478 |
| W5 | $7,338 | $5,946 |
| O1E | $5,931 | $4,476 |
| O2E | $6,564 | $4,923 |
| O3E | $7,023 | $5,361 |
| O1 | $4,587 | $3,885 |
| O2 | $5,355 | $4,383 |
| O3 | $6,633 | $5,169 |
| O4 | $7,470 | $5,874 |
| O5 | $8,064 | $6,162 |
| O6 | $8,136 | $6,633 |
| O7 | $8,208 | $6,759 |
| O8 | $8,208 | $6,759 |
| O9 | $8,208 | $6,759 |
| O10 | $8,208 | $6,759 |
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.