Basic Allowance for Housing
HOUSTON, TX
2026 rate sheet - all 27 paygrades
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Source: DoD DTMO
| Paygrade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-2 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-3 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-4 | $1,974 | $1,524 |
| E-5 | $2,193 | $1,665 |
| E-6 | $2,517 | $1,887 |
| E-7 | $2,583 | $1,980 |
| E-8 | $2,655 | $2,265 |
| E-9 | $2,796 | $2,352 |
| W-1 | $2,535 | $1,905 |
| W-2 | $2,610 | $2,262 |
| W-3 | $2,703 | $2,367 |
| W-4 | $2,829 | $2,526 |
| W-5 | $2,988 | $2,598 |
| O-1E | $2,592 | $2,190 |
| O-2E | $2,688 | $2,331 |
| O-3E | $2,856 | $2,508 |
| O-1 | $2,241 | $1,749 |
| O-2 | $2,514 | $2,124 |
| O-3 | $2,700 | $2,397 |
| O-4 | $3,039 | $2,580 |
| O-5 | $3,288 | $2,616 |
| O-6 | $3,312 | $2,679 |
| O-7 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
| O-8 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
| O-9 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
| O-10 | $3,336 | $2,724 |
E-5 with dependents - 4-year history
2023: $2,1242024: $2,0852025: $2,1362026: $2,193
Official 2026 BAH rates published by the U.S. Department of Defense (DTMO). BAH depends on duty-station ZIP, paygrade, and dependent status. Rates update annually each January. Full calculator and 4-year history at militarycalc.com/bah/houston-tx. Not affiliated with the U.S. Government.