United States · BAH 2026 · Ohio
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH BAH rates 2026
In Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 2026 BAH runs from $1,224 a month (E-1 without dependents) to $2,742 (O-7 and above with dependents). An E-5 with dependents gets $1,650 a month, not taxed.
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH · E-5 · with dependents
$1,650 a month
$19,800 a year, not taxed.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-2 | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-3 | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-4 | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-5 | $1,650 | $1,341 |
| E-6 | $1,851 | $1,422 |
| E-7 | $1,938 | $1,536 |
| E-8 | $2,037 | $1,695 |
| E-9 | $2,196 | $1,746 |
| W-1 | $1,866 | $1,506 |
| W-2 | $1,977 | $1,692 |
| W-3 | $2,100 | $1,755 |
| W-4 | $2,232 | $1,863 |
| W-5 | $2,397 | $1,959 |
| O-1E | $1,953 | $1,647 |
| O-2E | $2,082 | $1,734 |
| O-3E | $2,259 | $1,839 |
| O-1 | $1,683 | $1,413 |
| O-2 | $1,848 | $1,614 |
| O-3 | $2,097 | $1,773 |
| O-4 | $2,448 | $1,938 |
| O-5 | $2,703 | $2,028 |
| O-6 | $2,724 | $2,079 |
| O-7 and above | $2,742 | $2,112 |
What is take-home pay with BAH in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH?
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. These assume Ohio is your state of legal residence. Ohio taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
| 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 | $1,224.00 | $1,533.00 | $1,773.00 | $2,097.00 |
| 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 | −$58.81 | −$53.88 | −$166.64 | −$162.28 |
| Take-home a month | $4,621.92 | $5,092.16 | $7,864.40 | $8,558.53 |
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Which ZIP codes are in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH?
DTMO’s 2026 list maps 79 ZIP codes to this housing area (OH231). BAH is set by the ZIP code of your duty station. The area name is DTMO’s own.
Show all 79 ZIP codes
430xx: 43010
453xx: 45301, 45305, 45307, 45309, 45314, 45315, 45316, 45319, 45322, 45323, 45324, 45325, 45327, 45335, 45341, 45342, 45343, 45344, 45345, 45349, 45354, 45368, 45369, 45370, 45372, 45377, 45384, 45385, 45387
454xx: 45401, 45402, 45403, 45404, 45405, 45406, 45409, 45410, 45412, 45413, 45414, 45415, 45416, 45417, 45419, 45420, 45422, 45423, 45424, 45426, 45428, 45429, 45430, 45431, 45432, 45433, 45434, 45435, 45437, 45439, 45440, 45441, 45448, 45449, 45458, 45459, 45469, 45470, 45475, 45479, 45481, 45482, 45490
455xx: 45501, 45502, 45503, 45504, 45505, 45506
How does Wright-Patterson AFB, OH BAH compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH pays $1,650 a month: number 248 of 338 housing areas, and $411 below the middle of all areas ($2,061). Other housing areas in Ohio:
- Akron, OH E-5 with dependents $1,581
- Cincinnati, OH E-5 with dependents $2,283
- Cleveland, OH E-5 with dependents $1,998
- Columbus, OH E-5 with dependents $1,875
- Toledo, OH E-5 with dependents $2,031
- Youngstown, OH E-5 with dependents $1,191
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.
- Ohio minimum wage The Ohio minimum wage for 2026 and 2027, with full-time pay.
- Ohio paycheck calculator Take-home pay for a civilian job in Ohio, after federal and state tax.
Questions about BAH in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
What is E-5 BAH in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH for 2026?
$1,650 a month with dependents and $1,341 without ($19,800 and $16,092 a year). That ranks 248 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 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH?
An O-3 gets $2,097 a month with dependents and $1,773 without in 2026. A W-2 gets $1,977 and $1,692.
How much BAH does an E-1 get in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH?
$1,533 a month with dependents and $1,224 without. E-1 to E-4 get the same rates here.
Which ZIP codes use Wright-Patterson AFB, OH BAH rates?
79 ZIP codes in DTMO’s 2026 list map to this housing area (OH231): 43010, 45301, 45305, 45307, 45309 and 74 more. BAH follows the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you live.
Is BAH in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 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 $5,183.35 a month here with allowances and takes home about $4,621.92. These assume Ohio is your state of legal residence. Ohio taxes a resident’s military pay while stationed in the state, so state tax comes off basic pay here.
When will Wright-Patterson AFB, OH BAH change?
The 2026 rates apply until December 31, 2026. The Defense Department normally announces the 2027 rates in mid-December, to start on January 1, 2027.