BAH · TX272
2026 BAH Rates in AUSTIN, TX
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed -6.0% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$2,241/mo
$26,892/yr
Without dep: $1,731·Δ +$510/mo
YoY change
-4.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,046 | $1,536 | $24,552 |
| E-2 | $2,046 | $1,536 | $24,552 |
| E-3 | $2,046 | $1,536 | $24,552 |
| E-4 | $2,046 | $1,536 | $24,552 |
| E-5 | $2,241 | $1,731 | $26,892 |
| E-6 | $2,802 | $2,103 | $33,624 |
| E-7 | $3,039 | $2,280 | $36,468 |
| E-8 | $3,294 | $2,472 | $39,528 |
| E-9 | $3,558 | $2,670 | $42,696 |
| W-1 | $2,826 | $2,121 | $33,912 |
| W-2 | $3,141 | $2,355 | $37,692 |
| W-3 | $3,456 | $2,673 | $41,472 |
| W-4 | $3,597 | $2,856 | $43,164 |
| W-5 | $3,771 | $3,096 | $45,252 |
| O-1E | $3,087 | $2,316 | $37,044 |
| O-2E | $3,408 | $2,556 | $40,896 |
| O-3E | $3,624 | $2,796 | $43,488 |
| O-1 | $2,313 | $1,848 | $27,756 |
| O-2 | $2,796 | $2,283 | $33,552 |
| O-3 | $3,447 | $2,676 | $41,364 |
| O-4 | $3,825 | $3,054 | $45,900 |
| O-5 | $4,095 | $3,198 | $49,140 |
| O-6 | $4,131 | $3,435 | $49,572 |
| O-7 | $4,161 | $3,495 | $49,932 |
| O-8 | $4,161 | $3,495 | $49,932 |
| O-9 | $4,161 | $3,495 | $49,932 |
| O-10 | $4,161 | $3,495 | $49,932 |
Note: E-1 to E-4 in single-type-1 barracks generally receive $0 BAH; the rates shown apply when authorized to live off-base or with dependents.
E-5 with dependents · 2023–2026
| Year | Monthly | Annual | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,385 | $28,620 | - |
| 2024 | $2,397 | $28,764 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | $2,343 | $28,116 | -2.3% |
| 2026 | $2,241 | $26,892 | -4.4% |
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