SHREVEPORT/BARKSDALE AFB, LA · MHA LA117 · effective January 1, 2026
Barksdale AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Barksdale AFB, which falls in the Shreveport/Barksdale AFB, LA housing area (LA117). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,845 per month here ($1,452 without dependents).
That is about 17% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 213 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,701/mo
$1,281 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,845/mo
$1,452 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,028/mo
$1,566 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,112/mo
$1,704 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,875/mo
$1,551 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,268/mo
$1,956 without
2026 BAH rates at Barksdale AFB — all pay grades
Monthly, tax-free. O-1E/O-2E/O-3E are officers with prior enlisted service.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,701 | $1,281 |
| E-2 | $1,701 | $1,281 |
| E-3 | $1,701 | $1,281 |
| E-4 | $1,701 | $1,281 |
| E-5 | $1,845 | $1,452 |
| E-6 | $2,028 | $1,566 |
| E-7 | $2,112 | $1,704 |
| E-8 | $2,208 | $1,887 |
| E-9 | $2,352 | $1,932 |
| W-1 | $2,043 | $1,662 |
| W-2 | $2,151 | $1,884 |
| W-3 | $2,271 | $1,941 |
| W-4 | $2,382 | $2,040 |
| W-5 | $2,520 | $2,133 |
| O-1E | $2,127 | $1,842 |
| O-2E | $2,250 | $1,920 |
| O-3E | $2,403 | $2,016 |
| O-1 | $1,875 | $1,551 |
| O-2 | $2,025 | $1,800 |
| O-3 | $2,268 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,562 | $2,112 |
| O-5 | $2,778 | $2,163 |
| O-6 | $2,799 | $2,247 |
| O-7 | $2,817 | $2,283 |
| O-8 | $2,817 | $2,283 |
| O-9 | $2,817 | $2,283 |
| O-10 | $2,817 | $2,283 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Barksdale AFB rate
Housing area LA117 covers 58 ZIP codes. If your duty station falls in any of them you receive the rates on this page, whatever your home address. At this location the with-dependents rate runs 27% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,701 to $2,817 per month.
ZIP codes in LA117
71004, 71006, 71007, 71009, 71029, 71033, 71037, 71043, 71044, 71047, 71051, 71060, 71061, 71064, 71067, 71069, 71082, 71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106, 71107, 71108, 71109, 71110, 71111, 71112, 71113, 71115, 71118, 71119, 71120, 71129, 71130, 71133, 71134, 71135, 71136, 71137, 71138, 71148, 71149, 71150, 71151, 71152, 71153, 71154, 71156, 71161, 71162, 71163, 71164, 71165, 71166, 71171, 71172
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Installations with similar BAH to Barksdale AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,845/month here — $22,140 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale AFB | Shreveport/Barksdale AFB, LA | $1,845 |
| Naval Air Station Pensacola | Pensacola, FL | $1,863 |
| Joint Base San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $1,869 |
| Fort Campbell | Fort Campbell, KY | $1,815 |
| Fort Jackson | Columbia/Fort Jackson, SC | $1,878 |
What these rates mean at Barksdale AFB
Your BAH is fixed by your duty-station ZIP code, pay grade and dependency status — not by your actual rent or where in the area you choose to live. Everyone assigned to Barksdale AFB at the same grade and dependency status receives the identical amount, so housing cheaper than your allowance leaves money in your pocket, and anything above it comes out of your own.
Rates are re-set every January from fresh local rental surveys. Individual rate protection means your BAH will not fall while you stay at Barksdale AFB in the same grade with the same dependency status, even if the published rate for the area drops.
To see BAH alongside basic pay and BAS for your total monthly compensation, use the military pay calculator, or check basic pay by rank on the 2026 military pay chart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BAH rate at Barksdale AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Barksdale AFB receives $1,845 per month in 2026, or $1,452 without dependents. Barksdale AFB sits in the SHREVEPORT/BARKSDALE AFB, LA military housing area (LA117). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Barksdale AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Barksdale AFB pays $1,845 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 17% below the national mean, ranking 213 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Barksdale AFB depend on where I actually live?
No. Your BAH is set by your duty-station ZIP code, not your home address, so everyone assigned to Barksdale AFB at the same grade and dependency status receives the same rate. If you rent for less than your BAH you keep the difference; if you spend more, you cover it.
BAH rates at other installations
Source
Rates are the 2026 tables published by the Defense Travel Management Office for military housing area LA117 (SHREVEPORT/BARKSDALE AFB, LA), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 71110). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.