Wright-Patterson Afb, OH BAH Rates
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio (MHA: OH231).
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 (Private/Seaman Recruit) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-2 (Private/Seaman Apprentice) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-3 (PFC/Seaman) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-5 (Sergeant) | $1,650 | $1,341 |
| E-6 (Staff Sergeant) | $1,851 | $1,422 |
| E-7 (Sergeant First Class) | $1,938 | $1,536 |
| E-8 (Master Sergeant) | $2,037 | $1,695 |
| E-9 (Sergeant Major) | $2,196 | $1,746 |
| W-1 (Warrant Officer) | $1,866 | $1,506 |
| W-2 (Chief Warrant Officer 2) | $1,977 | $1,692 |
| W-3 (Chief Warrant Officer 3) | $2,100 | $1,755 |
| W-4 (Chief Warrant Officer 4) | $2,232 | $1,863 |
| W-5 (Chief Warrant Officer 5) | $2,397 | $1,959 |
| O-1E (2LT/ENS w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $1,953 | $1,647 |
| O-2E (1LT/LTJG w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,082 | $1,734 |
| O-3E (CPT/LT w/ >4yr Enlisted) | $2,259 | $1,839 |
| O-1 (Second Lieutenant/Ensign) | $1,683 | $1,413 |
| O-2 (First Lieutenant/LTJG) | $1,848 | $1,614 |
| O-3 (Captain/Lieutenant) | $2,097 | $1,773 |
| O-4 (Major/LCDR) | $2,448 | $1,938 |
| O-5 (Lieutenant Colonel/CDR) | $2,703 | $2,028 |
| O-6 (Colonel/Captain) | $2,724 | $2,079 |
| O-7 (Brigadier General/RDML) | $2,742 | $2,112 |
Wright-Patterson Afb, OH — BAH Rate Snapshot
2026 monthly BAH rates with dependents across key pay grades. Rates range from $1,533 to $2,703 — a $1,170 spread.
Highlighted bars show commonly referenced pay grades (E-5, O-3). All rates are 2026 DoD BAH figures for Wright-Patterson Afb, OH.
BAH Rate History (Estimated)
BAH Rate History — E-5 in Wright-Patterson Afb, OH
With Dependents • 2022–2026 (+$429 / +35.1%)
* Rates sourced from official DoD BAH rate publications for each year.
Wright-Patterson Afb vs. Nearby OH Duty Stations
E-5 with dependents BAH comparison. Wright-Patterson Afb ranks #5 — $633/mo less than Cincinnati.
About BAH in Wright-Patterson Afb, OH
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rate for Wright-Patterson Afb, Ohio reflects the local cost of rental housing in the OH231 Military Housing Area. BAH rates are determined by surveying rental costs for various housing profiles in the area.
For an E-5 with dependents stationed in Wright-Patterson Afb, the monthly BAH rate is $1,650, which comes to $19,800 per year. Without dependents, the same pay grade receives $1,341 per month.
BAH Rates by Rank in Wright-Patterson Afb
View Wright-Patterson Afb BAH rates broken down by specific pay grade: E-5 BAH rates, E-6 BAH rates, E-7 BAH rates, O-3 BAH rates, or browse all pay grades.
Using BAH Toward a VA Home Loan
Many service members in Wright-Patterson Afb use their BAH to cover mortgage payments on a VA home loan. Use our BAH affordability tool to see what you can afford. Since BAH is non-taxable, it can stretch further than equivalent taxable income when qualifying for a mortgage.
Related Resources
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