MCLB Albany BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for MCLB Albany. Rates are based on the ALBANY, GA Military Housing Area.
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BAH rates: Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), effective January 1, 2026. Rates set annually by DoD based on rental survey data.
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| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-2 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-3 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-4 | $1,326 | $1,197 |
| E-5 | $1,371 | $1,242 |
| E-6 | $1,539 | $1,284 |
| E-7 | $1,671 | $1,329 |
| E-8 | $1,815 | $1,410 |
| E-9 | $2,010 | $1,509 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $1,557 | $1,326 |
| W-2 | $1,731 | $1,407 |
| W-3 | $1,911 | $1,512 |
| W-4 | $2,046 | $1,563 |
| W-5 | $2,217 | $1,707 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,695 | $1,368 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,884 | $1,440 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,073 | $1,554 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 | $1,401 | $1,281 |
| O-2 | $1,536 | $1,362 |
| O-3 | $1,905 | $1,515 |
| O-4 | $2,271 | $1,704 |
| O-5 | $2,532 | $1,899 |
| O-6 | $2,550 | $1,914 |
| O-7 | $2,568 | $1,926 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the ALBANY, GA Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About MCLB Albany
Welcome to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, a logistics-focused Marine Corps installation located in Southwest Georgia. Rather than serving as a traditional operational base, MCLB Albany provides the facilities, infrastructure, and installation support that help tenant organizations sustain Marines and equipment around the world. Today, the base plays an important role in Marine Corps readiness through logistics, maintenance, supply, and other support missions.
MCLB Albany has supported the Marine Corps for more than 70 years. The installation began as the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, later became the Marine Corps Supply Center, and was redesignated Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany in 1978 as its mission expanded to encompass a broader range of logistics support functions. The bas...
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