FORT RILEY, KS · MHA KS100 · effective January 1, 2026
Fort Riley BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Fort Riley, which falls in the Fort Riley, KS housing area (KS100). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,314 per month here ($1,158 without dependents).
That is about 41% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 328 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,272/mo
$1,050 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,314/mo
$1,158 without
E-6 with dependents
$1,782/mo
$1,338 without
E-7 with dependents
$1,845/mo
$1,383 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,377/mo
$1,227 without
O-3 with dependents
$1,953/mo
$1,611 without
2026 BAH rates at Fort Riley — 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 | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-2 | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-3 | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-4 | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-5 | $1,314 | $1,158 |
| E-6 | $1,782 | $1,338 |
| E-7 | $1,845 | $1,383 |
| E-8 | $1,911 | $1,434 |
| E-9 | $2,013 | $1,548 |
| W-1 | $1,803 | $1,353 |
| W-2 | $1,872 | $1,410 |
| W-3 | $1,956 | $1,566 |
| W-4 | $2,037 | $1,794 |
| W-5 | $2,139 | $1,860 |
| O-1E | $1,854 | $1,392 |
| O-2E | $1,941 | $1,518 |
| O-3E | $2,052 | $1,776 |
| O-1 | $1,377 | $1,227 |
| O-2 | $1,779 | $1,386 |
| O-3 | $1,953 | $1,611 |
| O-4 | $2,169 | $1,842 |
| O-5 | $2,325 | $1,875 |
| O-6 | $2,340 | $1,935 |
| O-7 | $2,352 | $1,965 |
| O-8 | $2,352 | $1,965 |
| O-9 | $2,352 | $1,965 |
| O-10 | $2,352 | $1,965 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Fort Riley rate
Housing area KS100 covers 46 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 13% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,272 to $2,352 per month.
ZIP codes in KS100
66401, 66407, 66422, 66423, 66426, 66431, 66432, 66441, 66442, 66449, 66501, 66502, 66503, 66505, 66506, 66507, 66514, 66517, 66520, 66521, 66526, 66531, 66535, 66536, 66547, 66549, 66554, 66834, 66838, 66846, 66849, 66872, 66873, 67410, 67431, 67432, 67441, 67447, 67449, 67451, 67458, 67468, 67480, 67482, 67487, 67492
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Installations with similar BAH to Fort Riley
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,314/month here — $15,768 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Riley | Fort Riley, KS | $1,314 |
| Fort Sill | Fort Sill/Lawton, OK | $1,233 |
| Fort Polk | Fort Polk, LA | $1,218 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $1,479 |
| Scott AFB | Scott AFB, IL | $1,542 |
What these rates mean at Fort Riley
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 Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Fort Riley receives $1,314 per month in 2026, or $1,158 without dependents. Fort Riley sits in the FORT RILEY, KS military housing area (KS100). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Fort Riley higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Fort Riley pays $1,314 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 41% below the national mean, ranking 328 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Fort Riley 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 Riley 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 KS100 (FORT RILEY, KS), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 66442). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.