United States · BAH 2026 · Texas
Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX BAH rates 2026
In Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX, 2026 BAH runs from $1,380 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $3,282 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,872 a month, not taxed. These include a temporary increase from May 16 to December 31, 2026.
Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX · E-5 · with dependents
$1,872 a month
$22,464 a year, not taxed. From January 1 to May 15, 2026 it was $1,554.
| Grade | With dependents, from May 16 | Without dependents, from May 16 | With, Jan 1 to May 15 | Without, Jan 1 to May 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,761 | $1,380 | $1,458 | $1,170 |
| E-2 | $1,761 | $1,380 | $1,458 | $1,170 |
| E-3 | $1,761 | $1,380 | $1,458 | $1,170 |
| E-4 | $1,761 | $1,380 | $1,458 | $1,170 |
| E-5 | $1,872 | $1,545 | $1,554 | $1,287 |
| E-6 | $2,820 | $2,115 | $2,214 | $1,662 |
| E-7 | $2,844 | $2,133 | $2,238 | $1,680 |
| E-8 | $2,853 | $2,145 | $2,247 | $1,692 |
| E-9 | $2,895 | $2,352 | $2,298 | $1,884 |
| W-1 | $2,841 | $2,130 | $2,235 | $1,677 |
| W-2 | $2,850 | $2,142 | $2,244 | $1,689 |
| W-3 | $2,862 | $2,382 | $2,256 | $1,908 |
| W-4 | $2,919 | $2,817 | $2,325 | $2,211 |
| W-5 | $3,030 | $2,826 | $2,448 | $2,220 |
| O-1E | $2,847 | $2,139 | $2,241 | $1,686 |
| O-2E | $2,856 | $2,286 | $2,250 | $1,842 |
| O-3E | $2,937 | $2,814 | $2,343 | $2,208 |
| O-1 | $1,989 | $1,644 | $1,635 | $1,362 |
| O-2 | $2,805 | $2,136 | $2,205 | $1,683 |
| O-3 | $2,859 | $2,475 | $2,253 | $1,974 |
| O-4 | $3,063 | $2,820 | $2,484 | $2,214 |
| O-5 | $3,234 | $2,829 | $2,676 | $2,223 |
| O-6 | $3,258 | $2,832 | $2,694 | $2,226 |
| O-7 and above | $3,282 | $2,859 | $2,712 | $2,241 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX?
Monthly pay for four people stationed here in 2026. BAH and BAS are not taxed; federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come off basic pay. Texas has no income tax on wages, so no state tax comes off.
| E-4, over 3 years, no dependents (single) | E-4, over 3 years, with dependents (married) | O-3, over 4 years, no dependents (single) | O-3, over 4 years, with dependents (married) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | $3,482.40 | $3,482.40 | $7,382.70 | $7,382.70 |
| BAH | $1,380.00 | $1,761.00 | $2,475.00 | $2,859.00 |
| BAS | $476.95 | $476.95 | $328.48 | $328.48 |
| Federal tax, Social Security and Medicare | −$502.62 | −$346.31 | −$1,453.14 | −$1,087.37 |
| State income tax | none | none | none | none |
| Take-home a month | $4,836.73 | $5,374.04 | $8,733.04 | $9,482.81 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 28 ZIP codes to this housing area (TX270). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
76443, 76469, 79501, 79503, 79504, 79508, 79510, 79520, 79525, 79530, 79533, 79536, 79541, 79553, 79561, 79562, 79563, 79601, 79602, 79603, 79604, 79605, 79606, 79607, 79608, 79697, 79698, 79699
How does Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX pays $1,872 a month: number 208 of 338 housing areas, and $189 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Texas:
- Austin, TX E-5 with dependents $2,241
- Beaumont, TX E-5 with dependents $1,518
- Brownsville, TX E-5 with dependents $1,503
- College Station, TX E-5 with dependents $1,758
- Corpus Christi, TX E-5 with dependents $1,788
- Dallas, TX E-5 with dependents $2,469
- El Paso, TX E-5 with dependents $1,809
- Fort Hood, TX E-5 with dependents $1,695
- Fort Worth, TX E-5 with dependents $2,118
- Goodfellow AFB, TX E-5 with dependents $1,578
- Houston, TX E-5 with dependents $2,193
- Laughlin AFB/Del Rio, TX E-5 with dependents $1,470
- Lubbock, TX E-5 with dependents $1,476
- San Antonio, TX E-5 with dependents $1,869
- Waco, TX E-5 with dependents $1,755
- Wichita Fls/Sheppard AFB, TX E-5 with dependents $1,491
Every housing area: BAH rates by location.
What does this leave out?
- BAH II, partial BAH and BAH-Differential, and rate protection (a member keeps a higher earlier rate while stationed in the same place).
- Special pays, deductions such as TSP and SGLI, and anything outside the 50 states (the Overseas Housing Allowance).
- In the take-home examples: local taxes and changes during the year.
What else can I work out?
- BAH calculator Your BAH from any ZIP code, with a second ZIP to compare for a move.
- Military pay calculator Basic pay, BAH, BAS and take-home pay for your rank, years of service, ZIP code and home state.
- Military pay chart 2026 Monthly basic pay for every grade, E-1 to O-10, at every length of service.
- Texas minimum wage The Texas minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Texas paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Texas, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX
What is E-5 BAH in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX for 2026?
$1,872 a month with dependents and $1,545 without ($22,464 and $18,540 a year). That ranks 208 of the 338 housing areas for an E-5 with dependents; the middle of all areas is $2,061.
What is O-3 BAH in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX?
An O-3 gets $2,859 a month with dependents and $2,475 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $2,850 and $2,142.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX?
$1,761 a month with dependents and $1,380 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX BAH rates?
28 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (TX270): 76443, 76469, 79501, 79503, 79504 and 23 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX taxed?
No: BAH and BAS are not taxable income, so tax comes off basic pay only. For example, an E-4 with over 3 years and no dependents gets $5,339.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,836.73. Texas has no income tax on wages, so no state tax comes off.
Why did Abilene/Dyess AFB BAH change in May 2026?
DTMO set a temporary increase from May 16 to December 31, 2026. An E-5 with dependents got $1,554 a month from January 1 to May 15, and gets $1,872 now. DTMO says: “These temporary rates expire on December 31, 2026. New rates for 2027 will be announced later and may be different.”