Military get BAH in the states, but civilian employees of the government do not earn housing allowances in the United States. Federal civilian employees earn housing allowances and cost-of-living adjustments when stationed overseas, so they nearly always earn more overseas, though, like the military, its a benefits package, not just base salary. I've never heard anyone at State or DoD complain about getting by pay cut by moving overseas. It's usually the opposite.If DOD is a an example
You do get paid more in DC.
I came from Europe with a very high COLA
The higher BAH in DC More than makes up the difference
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