FORT G. G. MEADE, MD · MHA MD133 · effective January 1, 2026
Fort Meade BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Meade, which falls in the Fort G.G. Meade, MD housing area (MD133). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,901 per month here ($2,436 without dependents).
That is about 30% above the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 59 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$2,739/mo
$2,178 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,901/mo
$2,436 without
E-6 with dependents
$3,276/mo
$2,592 without
E-7 with dependents
$3,327/mo
$2,745 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,952/mo
$2,577 without
O-3 with dependents
$3,411/mo
$3,138 without
2026 BAH rates at Fort Meade — 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 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-2 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-3 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-4 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-5 | $2,901 | $2,436 |
| E-6 | $3,276 | $2,592 |
| E-7 | $3,327 | $2,745 |
| E-8 | $3,378 | $2,982 |
| E-9 | $3,507 | $3,087 |
| W-1 | $3,297 | $2,694 |
| W-2 | $3,345 | $2,979 |
| W-3 | $3,414 | $3,102 |
| W-4 | $3,543 | $3,282 |
| W-5 | $3,708 | $3,336 |
| O-1E | $3,333 | $2,898 |
| O-2E | $3,402 | $3,063 |
| O-3E | $3,570 | $3,270 |
| O-1 | $2,952 | $2,577 |
| O-2 | $3,273 | $2,850 |
| O-3 | $3,411 | $3,138 |
| O-4 | $3,759 | $3,321 |
| O-5 | $4,014 | $3,345 |
| O-6 | $4,047 | $3,390 |
| O-7 | $4,077 | $3,450 |
| O-8 | $4,077 | $3,450 |
| O-9 | $4,077 | $3,450 |
| O-10 | $4,077 | $3,450 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Fort Meade rate
Housing area MD133 covers 17 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 19% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $2,739 to $4,077 per month.
ZIP codes in MD133
20701, 20715, 20724, 20755, 20763, 20794, 21054, 21061, 21075, 21076, 21077, 21090, 21108, 21113, 21114, 21144, 21240
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Installations with similar BAH to Fort Meade
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,901/month here — $34,812 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Meade | Fort G.G. Meade, MD | $2,901 |
| Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson | Anchorage, AK | $2,874 |
| Marine Corps Base Quantico | Quantico/Woodbridge, VA | $2,955 |
| MacDill AFB | Tampa, FL | $2,709 |
| Fort Belvoir | Washington, DC Metro Area | $3,132 |
What these rates mean at Fort Meade
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 Meade 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 Meade 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 Meade in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Fort Meade receives $2,901 per month in 2026, or $2,436 without dependents. Fort Meade sits in the FORT G. G. MEADE, MD military housing area (MD133). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Fort Meade higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Meade pays $2,901 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 30% above the national mean, ranking 59 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Fort Meade 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 Meade 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 MD133 (FORT G. G. MEADE, MD), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 20755). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.