Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen, Maryland · Army
Aberdeen Proving Ground is the Army's primary research, development, and testing center, home to Army Materiel Command and the Chemical Corps, located northeast of Baltimore on the Chesapeake Bay.
Quick Facts
Location
Aberdeen, MD
Branch
Army
MHA
Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,478/mo
State Tax
5.0% (Maryland)
2026 BAH Rates — Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,268 | $1,875 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,478 | $1,986 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,742 | $2,076 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,862 | $2,274 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,991 | $2,538 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,165 | $2,607 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,760 | $2,205 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,916 | $2,535 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,075 | $2,619 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,198 | $2,766 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,348 | $2,892 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,883 | $2,475 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,051 | $2,592 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,222 | $2,733 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,517 | $2,055 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,739 | $2,412 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,072 | $2,643 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,396 | $2,865 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,630 | $2,934 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,660 | $3,054 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,687 | $3,108 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$2,478/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$491/mo
APG falls within the Baltimore MHA, providing competitive BAH rates. The base's location north of Baltimore gives servicemembers access to both the Baltimore and Philadelphia commuter belts.
Key Insights for Aberdeen Proving Ground
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,478/month BAH — or $29,736/year — to cover housing costs in the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD area.
Maryland taxes military base pay at approximately 5.0%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.