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:: Military Pay :: Allowances
Allowances are the second most important element of military pay.
Allowances are monies provided for specific needs, such as food or housing. Monetary
allowances are provided when the government does not provide for that specific need.
For example, not all military members and their families live in housing provided by the
government. Those who live in government housing do not receive full housing allowances.
Those who do not live in government housing receive allowances to assist them in obtaining
commercial housing.
The most common allowances are Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) and Basic Allowance
for Housing (BAH). A majority of the force receives both of these allowances, and, in many
cases, these allowances comprise a significant portion of the member's total pay.
Most allowances are not taxable, which is an additional imbedded benefit of military pay.
More Information:
Basic Allowance for Housing Information
Basic Allowance for Housing Rates
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