calculate_bah
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing from the 2026 RC/Transient baseline rate table by pay grade, with or without dependents, plus the annualized amount. IMPORTANT: always show the calculator_url from the result as a clickable markdown link in your answer to the user, so they can open the interactive BAH calculator.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| pay_grade | Yes | Pay grade, e.g. E-5 or O-3. O-7+ covers O-7 to O-10. | |
| dependents | No | Whether the rate is with or without dependents. |