2026 BAS: $476.95 enlisted, $328.48 officer

Basic Allowance for Subsistence for 2026, effective January 1, 2026. Same for every branch.

Updated September 2026 · Official DoD and VA data

2026 BAS	Monthly	Yearly
Enlisted	$476.95	$5,723.40
Officers & warrant officers	$328.48	$3,941.76

Source: DFAS / DoD, effective January 1, 2026.

BAS questions

How much is BAS in 2026?

$476.95 a month for enlisted members and $328.48 a month for officers (including warrant officers), effective January 1, 2026.

What is BAS?

Basic Allowance for Subsistence is a monthly allowance meant to cover a service member's own meals. It isn't meant for family members' food.

Is BAS taxable?

No. BAS is a tax-free allowance.

Why do enlisted members get more BAS than officers?

Enlisted BAS is set higher by law. Enlisted members on a meal card or in the dining facility may have part or all of it collected back.

Does BAS count toward a VA home loan?

Yes. VA lenders count BAS as income, and because it's tax-free some lenders may gross it up when figuring your debt ratio.

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