SCOTT AFB, IL · MHA IL093 · effective January 1, 2026
Scott AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Scott AFB, which falls in the Scott AFB, IL housing area (IL093). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,542 per month here ($1,422 without dependents).
That is about 31% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 275 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,536/mo
$1,233 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,542/mo
$1,422 without
E-6 with dependents
$1,998/mo
$1,530 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,076/mo
$1,557 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,602/mo
$1,527 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,208/mo
$1,830 without
2026 BAH rates at Scott AFB — 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 | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-2 | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-3 | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-4 | $1,536 | $1,233 |
| E-5 | $1,542 | $1,422 |
| E-6 | $1,998 | $1,530 |
| E-7 | $2,076 | $1,557 |
| E-8 | $2,157 | $1,638 |
| E-9 | $2,325 | $1,770 |
| W-1 | $2,019 | $1,551 |
| W-2 | $2,109 | $1,635 |
| W-3 | $2,211 | $1,788 |
| W-4 | $2,367 | $2,013 |
| W-5 | $2,562 | $2,094 |
| O-1E | $2,088 | $1,566 |
| O-2E | $2,193 | $1,740 |
| O-3E | $2,397 | $1,992 |
| O-1 | $1,602 | $1,527 |
| O-2 | $1,995 | $1,560 |
| O-3 | $2,208 | $1,830 |
| O-4 | $2,625 | $2,073 |
| O-5 | $2,928 | $2,196 |
| O-6 | $2,952 | $2,214 |
| O-7 | $2,970 | $2,229 |
| O-8 | $2,970 | $2,229 |
| O-9 | $2,970 | $2,229 |
| O-10 | $2,970 | $2,229 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Scott AFB rate
Housing area IL093 covers 34 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 8% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,536 to $2,970 per month.
ZIP codes in IL093
62059, 62071, 62201, 62202, 62203, 62204, 62205, 62206, 62207, 62208, 62220, 62221, 62222, 62223, 62225, 62226, 62232, 62234, 62239, 62240, 62243, 62249, 62254, 62255, 62257, 62258, 62260, 62264, 62269, 62281, 62282, 62285, 62289, 62294
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Installations with similar BAH to Scott AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,542/month here — $18,504 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Scott AFB | Scott AFB, IL | $1,542 |
| Minot AFB | Minot AFB, ND | $1,548 |
| Camp Lejeune | Camp Lejeune, NC | $1,584 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | $1,479 |
| Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB, MO | $1,611 |
What these rates mean at Scott AFB
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 Scott AFB 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 Scott AFB 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 Scott AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Scott AFB receives $1,542 per month in 2026, or $1,422 without dependents. Scott AFB sits in the SCOTT AFB, IL military housing area (IL093). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Scott AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Scott AFB pays $1,542 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 31% below the national mean, ranking 275 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Scott AFB 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 Scott AFB 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 IL093 (SCOTT AFB, IL), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 62225). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.