BAH · TX281
2026 BAH Rates in BROWNSVILLE, TX
All 27 paygrades, with and without dependents. This MHA changed +3.1% over the last 4 years.
E-5 with dependents · 2026
$1,503/mo
$18,036/yr
Without dep: $1,248·Δ +$255/mo
YoY change
-7.4%
vs 2025 for E-5 w/dep
| Paygrade | With dep | No dep | Annual w/dep |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,413 | $1,125 | $16,956 |
| E-2 | $1,413 | $1,125 | $16,956 |
| E-3 | $1,413 | $1,125 | $16,956 |
| E-4 | $1,413 | $1,125 | $16,956 |
| E-5 | $1,503 | $1,248 | $18,036 |
| E-6 | $1,860 | $1,392 | $22,320 |
| E-7 | $1,971 | $1,479 | $23,652 |
| E-8 | $2,094 | $1,578 | $25,128 |
| E-9 | $2,259 | $1,695 | $27,108 |
| W-1 | $1,878 | $1,410 | $22,536 |
| W-2 | $2,022 | $1,575 | $24,264 |
| W-3 | $2,172 | $1,698 | $26,064 |
| W-4 | $2,292 | $1,881 | $27,504 |
| W-5 | $2,442 | $1,998 | $29,304 |
| O-1E | $1,992 | $1,500 | $23,904 |
| O-2E | $2,148 | $1,656 | $25,776 |
| O-3E | $2,316 | $1,851 | $27,792 |
| O-1 | $1,551 | $1,323 | $18,612 |
| O-2 | $1,857 | $1,482 | $22,284 |
| O-3 | $2,169 | $1,728 | $26,028 |
| O-4 | $2,490 | $1,974 | $29,880 |
| O-5 | $2,721 | $2,040 | $32,652 |
| O-6 | $2,742 | $2,151 | $32,904 |
| O-7 | $2,757 | $2,187 | $33,084 |
| O-8 | $2,757 | $2,187 | $33,084 |
| O-9 | $2,757 | $2,187 | $33,084 |
| O-10 | $2,757 | $2,187 | $33,084 |
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 | $1,458 | $17,496 | - |
| 2024 | $1,671 | $20,052 | +14.6% |
| 2025 | $1,623 | $19,476 | -2.9% |
| 2026 | $1,503 | $18,036 | -7.4% |
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