Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Anchorage, Alaska · Air Force / Army
JBER is the primary military installation in Alaska, home to the 3rd Wing and 11th Airborne Division, positioned at the strategic gateway between the Pacific and the Arctic.
Quick Facts
Location
Anchorage, AK
Branch
Air Force, Army
MHA
Anchorage, AK
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,874/mo
State Tax
No state income tax
2026 BAH Rates — Anchorage, AK
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) | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,277 | $1,707 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,874 | $2,157 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,892 | $2,169 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,045 | $2,283 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,240 | $2,430 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,486 | $2,616 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,895 | $2,172 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,123 | $2,385 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,369 | $2,619 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,528 | $2,901 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,723 | $3,087 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,078 | $2,310 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,333 | $2,523 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,558 | $2,853 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,886 | $2,166 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,889 | $2,286 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,360 | $2,643 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,789 | $3,051 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $4,095 | $3,162 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $4,131 | $3,348 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $4,161 | $3,405 |
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
$2,874/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$887/mo
Anchorage has elevated housing costs relative to the continental U.S. due to Alaska's remote supply chains. BAH rates reflect this, but the combination of BAH and Alaska's unique pay makes Anchorage financially competitive for career servicemembers.
Key Insights for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,874/month BAH — or $34,488/year — to cover housing costs in the Anchorage, AK area.
Alaska has no state income tax on military pay, meaning your BAH, base pay, and special pays go further here than in high-tax states.
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.