2026 BAH · Illinois
Illinois BAH rates 2026
Illinois has 7 military housing areas. E-5 BAH with dependents ranges from $1,527 in Springfield/Decatur, IL to $3,438 in Chicago, IL.
| Housing area | E-1 with | E-5 with | O-3 with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3,174 | $3,438 | $3,738 |
| Great Lakes NAVTRACEN, IL | $2,202 | $2,427 | $3,018 |
| Rock Island, IL | $1,722 | $1,908 | $2,298 |
| Peoria, IL | $1,506 | $1,572 | $2,040 |
| Scott AFB, IL | $1,536 | $1,542 | $2,208 |
| Champaign/Urbana, IL | $1,467 | $1,539 | $2,127 |
| Springfield/Decatur, IL | $1,356 | $1,527 | $2,001 |
Bases
E-5 monthly BAH, 2026.
| Installation | E-5 with | E-5 without |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Station Great Lakes | $2,427 | $1,854 |
| Scott AFB | $1,542 | $1,422 |
Rural Illinois: county cost groups
957 Illinois ZIP codes fall outside the housing areas above and get a county cost group rate.
Sources
- Defense Travel Management Office, BAH rates, all locations and all pay grades, 2026 (ASCII files), BAH Rate Lookup. Downloaded 2026-10-08.
- DTMO, 2025 and earlier rate files (same page), used for year-over-year change.