FORT BRAGG/POPE, NC · MHA NC182 · effective January 1, 2026
Fort Bragg BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Bragg, which falls in the Fort Bragg/Pope, NC housing area (NC182). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,806 per month here ($1,527 without dependents).
That is about 19% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 222 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,722/mo
$1,341 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,806/mo
$1,527 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,049/mo
$1,638 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,094/mo
$1,722 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,842/mo
$1,635 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,175/mo
$1,956 without
2026 BAH rates at Fort Bragg — all pay grades
Monthly, tax-free. O-1E/O-2E/O-3E are officers with prior enlisted service.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-2 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-3 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-4 | $1,722 | $1,341 |
| E-5 | $1,806 | $1,527 |
| E-6 | $2,049 | $1,638 |
| E-7 | $2,094 | $1,722 |
| E-8 | $2,142 | $1,860 |
| E-9 | $2,244 | $1,923 |
| W-1 | $2,067 | $1,707 |
| W-2 | $2,112 | $1,857 |
| W-3 | $2,178 | $1,935 |
| W-4 | $2,271 | $2,052 |
| W-5 | $2,391 | $2,103 |
| O-1E | $2,097 | $1,803 |
| O-2E | $2,166 | $1,908 |
| O-3E | $2,289 | $2,040 |
| O-1 | $1,842 | $1,635 |
| O-2 | $2,046 | $1,782 |
| O-3 | $2,175 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $2,088 |
| O-5 | $2,610 | $2,109 |
| O-6 | $2,628 | $2,154 |
| O-7 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
| O-8 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
| O-9 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
| O-10 | $2,646 | $2,190 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Fort Bragg rate
Housing area NC182 covers 70 ZIP codes. If your duty station falls in any of them you receive the rates on this page, whatever your home address. At this location the with-dependents rate runs 18% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,722 to $2,646 per month.
ZIP codes in NC182
27237, 27242, 27259, 27281, 27325, 27330, 27331, 27332, 27376, 27501, 27505, 27506, 27521, 27543, 27546, 27552, 28301, 28302, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28307, 28308, 28309, 28310, 28311, 28312, 28314, 28315, 28319, 28323, 28326, 28327, 28331, 28334, 28335, 28339, 28340, 28342, 28348, 28350, 28355, 28356, 28357, 28358, 28359, 28360, 28362, 28364, 28368, 28369, 28370, 28371, 28372, 28373, 28374, 28375, 28376, 28377 … and 10 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Fort Bragg
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,806/month here — $21,672 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg | Fort Bragg/Pope, NC | $1,806 |
| Fort Bliss | El Paso, TX | $1,809 |
| Robins AFB | Robins AFB, GA | $1,800 |
| Fort Campbell | Fort Campbell, KY | $1,815 |
| Barksdale AFB | Shreveport/Barksdale AFB, LA | $1,845 |
What these rates mean at Fort Bragg
Your BAH is fixed by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status — not by your actual rent or where in the area you choose to live. Everyone assigned to Fort Bragg at the same grade and dependency status receives the identical amount, so housing cheaper than your allowance leaves money in your pocket, and anything above it comes out of your own.
Rates are re-set every January from fresh local rental surveys. Individual rate protection means your BAH will not fall while you stay at Fort Bragg in the same grade with the same dependency status, even if the published rate for the area drops.
To see BAH alongside basic pay and BAS for your total monthly compensation, use the military pay calculator, or check basic pay by rank on the 2026 military pay chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH rate at Fort Bragg in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Fort Bragg receives $1,806 per month in 2026, or $1,527 without dependents. Fort Bragg sits in the FORT BRAGG/POPE, NC military housing area (NC182). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Fort Bragg higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Bragg pays $1,806 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 19% below the national mean, ranking 222 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Fort Bragg depend on where I actually live?
No. Your BAH is set by your duty-station ZIP code, not your home address, so everyone assigned to Fort Bragg at the same grade and dependency status receives the same rate. If you rent for less than your BAH you keep the difference; if you spend more, you cover it.
BAH rates at other installations
Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area NC182 (FORT BRAGG/POPE, NC), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 28310). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.