BAS Supplement Estimator

Basic Allowance for Subsistence offsets food costs and is paid tax-free. Enlisted members and officers receive different rates. Additional supplements may apply based on family size, income, and whether you're living in government quarters. Calculate your full food-related entitlement here.

Your Details

Rank Category

Housing Situation

Monthly Base Pay ($)

Number of Dependents

BAS Rate (2024)$0/mo

Tax-Free Savings (22% bracket)$0/yr

FSSA Eligibility—

Total Annual Food Benefit Value$0

BAS rates are set annually by law and tied to USDA food cost indices. The 2024 enlisted rate is $460.96/month; officer rate is $317.98/month. Soldiers in government quarters with dining facility access may have BAS reduced. The Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) is a separate program for low-income military families — eligibility is based on SNAP guidelines.