Fort Eisenhower
Formerly Fort Gordon
Augusta, Georgia · Army
Fort Eisenhower is the home of the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and the Signal Corps, also hosting the National Security Agency's Georgia facility.
Quick Facts
Location
Augusta, GA
Branch
Army
MHA
Fort Gordon, AL
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,890/mo
State Tax
5.5% (Georgia)
2026 BAH Rates — Fort Gordon, AL
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) | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,809 | $1,506 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,890 | $1,644 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,157 | $1,731 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,190 | $1,809 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,226 | $1,947 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,334 | $2,019 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,175 | $1,797 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,205 | $1,944 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,253 | $2,031 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,367 | $2,157 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,514 | $2,196 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,193 | $1,887 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,241 | $2,004 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,388 | $2,148 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,929 | $1,728 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,154 | $1,866 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,250 | $2,058 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,559 | $2,181 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,787 | $2,199 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,808 | $2,226 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,826 | $2,262 |
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
$1,890/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$97/mo
Augusta has a cost-effective rental market. BAH covers most mid-range apartments comfortably, and the thriving technology and healthcare economy has kept home prices in a range that BAH buyers can access.
Key Insights for Fort Eisenhower
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,890/month BAH — or $22,680/year — to cover housing costs in the Fort Gordon, AL area.
Georgia taxes military base pay at approximately 5.5%. 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.