Fort Riley
Junction City, Kansas · Army
Fort Riley is home to the 1st Infantry Division (the "Big Red One"), one of the oldest and most decorated divisions in the U.S. Army, located in north-central Kansas.
Quick Facts
Location
Junction City, KS
Branch
Army
MHA
Fort Riley, KS
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,314/mo
State Tax
4.6% (Kansas)
2026 BAH Rates — Fort Riley, KS
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) | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,272 | $1,050 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,314 | $1,158 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,782 | $1,338 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $1,845 | $1,383 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $1,911 | $1,434 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,013 | $1,548 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,803 | $1,353 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $1,872 | $1,410 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $1,956 | $1,566 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,037 | $1,794 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,139 | $1,860 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $1,854 | $1,392 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $1,941 | $1,518 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,052 | $1,776 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,377 | $1,227 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,779 | $1,386 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $1,953 | $1,611 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,169 | $1,842 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,325 | $1,875 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,340 | $1,935 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,352 | $1,965 |
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
$1,314/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$673/mo
The Junction City/Manhattan market is affordable, and BAH is generally sufficient to cover rents at most grades. Families with housing allowances often opt to purchase in Manhattan for the Kansas State University community.
Key Insights for Fort Riley
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,314/month BAH — or $15,768/year — to cover housing costs in the Fort Riley, KS area.
Kansas taxes military base pay at approximately 4.6%. 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.