FORT GORDON, AL · MHA GA073 · effective January 1, 2026
Fort Gordon BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Gordon, which falls in the Fort Gordon / Augusta, GA housing area (GA073). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,890 per month here ($1,644 without dependents).
That is about 15% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 199 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,809/mo
$1,506 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,890/mo
$1,644 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,157/mo
$1,731 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,190/mo
$1,809 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,929/mo
$1,728 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,250/mo
$2,058 without
2026 BAH rates at Fort Gordon — 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 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-2 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-3 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-4 | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-5 | $1,890 | $1,644 |
| E-6 | $2,157 | $1,731 |
| E-7 | $2,190 | $1,809 |
| E-8 | $2,226 | $1,947 |
| E-9 | $2,334 | $2,019 |
| W-1 | $2,175 | $1,797 |
| W-2 | $2,205 | $1,944 |
| W-3 | $2,253 | $2,031 |
| W-4 | $2,367 | $2,157 |
| W-5 | $2,514 | $2,196 |
| O-1E | $2,193 | $1,887 |
| O-2E | $2,241 | $2,004 |
| O-3E | $2,388 | $2,148 |
| O-1 | $1,929 | $1,728 |
| O-2 | $2,154 | $1,866 |
| O-3 | $2,250 | $2,058 |
| O-4 | $2,559 | $2,181 |
| O-5 | $2,787 | $2,199 |
| O-6 | $2,808 | $2,226 |
| O-7 | $2,826 | $2,262 |
| O-8 | $2,826 | $2,262 |
| O-9 | $2,826 | $2,262 |
| O-10 | $2,826 | $2,262 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Fort Gordon rate
Housing area GA073 covers 44 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 15% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,809 to $2,826 per month.
ZIP codes in GA073
29105, 29137, 29164, 29801, 29802, 29803, 29804, 29805, 29808, 29809, 29816, 29822, 29828, 29829, 29831, 29834, 29839, 29841, 29842, 29850, 29851, 29856, 29860, 29861, 30802, 30805, 30809, 30812, 30813, 30814, 30815, 30901, 30903, 30904, 30905, 30906, 30907, 30909, 30912, 30914, 30916, 30917, 30919, 30999
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Installations with similar BAH to Fort Gordon
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,890/month here — $22,680 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Gordon | Fort Gordon / Augusta, GA | $1,890 |
| Fort Jackson | Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC | $1,878 |
| Davis-Monthan AFB | Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ | $1,905 |
| Joint Base San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $1,869 |
| Naval Air Station Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | $1,863 |
What these rates mean at Fort Gordon
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 Gordon 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 Gordon 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 Gordon in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Fort Gordon receives $1,890 per month in 2026, or $1,644 without dependents. Fort Gordon sits in the FORT GORDON, AL military housing area (GA073). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Fort Gordon higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Gordon pays $1,890 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 15% below the national mean, ranking 199 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Fort Gordon 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 Gordon 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 GA073 (FORT GORDON, AL), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 30905). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.