Fort Detrick
Frederick, Maryland · Army
Fort Detrick hosts the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command and several federal agencies including USAMRIID, NIH campus, and the National Cancer Institute, located in Frederick, Maryland.
Quick Facts
Location
Frederick, MD
Branch
Army
MHA
Fort Detrick, MD
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,682/mo
State Tax
5.0% (Maryland)
2026 BAH Rates — Fort Detrick, 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) | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,466 | $2,016 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,682 | $2,160 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,063 | $2,295 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,132 | $2,472 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,207 | $2,763 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,345 | $2,871 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,081 | $2,400 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,162 | $2,760 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,258 | $2,886 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,375 | $3,075 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,525 | $3,147 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,144 | $2,679 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,243 | $2,847 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,399 | $3,054 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,733 | $2,247 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,060 | $2,613 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,255 | $2,922 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,573 | $3,129 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,804 | $3,168 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,837 | $3,234 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,864 | $3,291 |
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
$2,682/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$695/mo
Frederick falls in the DC-area BAH zone with elevated rates. The town itself is more affordable than closer-in suburbs, giving servicemembers good BAH purchasing power in a desirable area.
Key Insights for Fort Detrick
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,682/month BAH — or $32,184/year — to cover housing costs in the Fort Detrick, 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.