The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) for 2024 have been updated to reflect the higher costs of living around the base, ensuring service members have the necessary support for local housing. Here is a breakdown of the 2024 rates for all ranks, divided into “with dependents” and “without dependents.”
Enlisted Rates
E-1 to E-4: $2,235 with dependents, $1,683 without dependents
E-5: $2,430 with dependents, $1,908 without dependents
E-6: $2,724 with dependents, $2,055 without dependents
E-7: $2,805 with dependents, $2,241 without dependents
E-8: $2,892 with dependents, $2,493 without dependents
E-9: $3,003 with dependents, $2,574 without dependents
Warrant Officer Rates
W-1: $2,742 with dependents, $2,175 without dependents
W-2: $2,841 with dependents, $2,490 without dependents
W-3: $2,949 with dependents, $2,586 without dependents
W-4: $3,027 with dependents, $2,739 without dependents
W-5: $3,123 with dependents, $2,823 without dependents
Officer Rates
O-1E: $2,817 with dependents, $2,427 without dependents
O-2E: $2,931 with dependents, $2,556 without dependents
O-3E: $3,039 with dependents, $2,715 without dependents
O-1: $2,472 with dependents, $2,034 without dependents
O-2: $2,721 with dependents, $2,364 without dependents
O-3: $2,946 with dependents, $2,613 without dependents
O-4: $3,150 with dependents, $2,802 without dependents
O-5: $3,297 with dependents, $2,850 without dependents
O-6: $3,321 with dependents, $2,928 without dependents
O-7: $3,348 with dependents, $2,976 without dependents
These rates reflect efforts to adjust housing support as the local housing market fluctuates, helping military families secure housing near JBLM. For more details, check sources like VA Home Loans and JBLM’s official housing information.