Shaw AFB BAH Rates 2026

MHA: SUMTER/SHAW AFB, SC

Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Shaw AFB. Rates are based on the SUMTER/SHAW AFB, SC Military Housing Area.

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All Shaw AFB BAH Rates by Pay Grade

Pay Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Enlisted
E-1	$1,440	$1,149
E-2	$1,440	$1,149
E-3	$1,440	$1,149
E-4	$1,440	$1,149
E-5	$1,503	$1,290
E-6	$1,947	$1,461
E-7	$1,986	$1,491
E-8	$2,025	$1,596
E-9	$2,139	$1,725
Warrant Officer
W-1	$1,968	$1,476
W-2	$2,001	$1,593
W-3	$2,055	$1,743
W-4	$2,169	$1,953
W-5	$2,316	$1,995
Officer (Prior Enlisted)
O-1E (Prior Enlisted)	$1,989	$1,500
O-2E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,043	$1,695
O-3E (Prior Enlisted)	$2,193	$1,941
Officer
O-1	$1,563	$1,374
O-2	$1,944	$1,494
O-3	$2,052	$1,785
O-4	$2,361	$1,980
O-5	$2,589	$1,998
O-6	$2,607	$2,031
O-7	$2,625	$2,064

Official 2026 BAH rates for the SUMTER/SHAW AFB, SC Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.

About Shaw AFB

Welcome to Shaw Air Force Base, located just west of Sumter, South Carolina. Shaw AFB ranks as one of the oldest Air Force installations and is home to the largest combat F-16 wing. Shaw AFB is home to more than 5,400 military personnel and includes over 11,000 family members. Sitting on 3,466 acres, Shaw AFB is home to many tenant units including Headquarters Ninth Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central. We hope this guide helps you get settled in your new posting and helps take some of the stress out of moving. 1. Where Is Shaw Air Force Base? 2. Google Map View 3. Getting There – Directions to the Base 4. Entering Shaw Air Force Base and Amenities Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel Shaw Air Force Base Visitor Center Shaw Air Force Base DEERS Office Shaw Air Force Base Gate Hours...

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