OMAHA/OFFUTT AFB, NE · MHA NE192 · effective January 1, 2026
Offutt AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Offutt AFB, which falls in the Omaha/Offutt AFB, NE housing area (NE192). An E-5 with dependents receives $2,085 per month here ($1,587 without dependents).
That is about 6% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 162 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,887/mo
$1,425 without
E-5 with dependents
$2,085/mo
$1,587 without
E-6 with dependents
$2,376/mo
$1,779 without
E-7 with dependents
$2,457/mo
$1,893 without
O-1 with dependents
$2,127/mo
$1,683 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,601/mo
$2,268 without
2026 BAH rates at Offutt 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 | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-2 | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-3 | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-4 | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-5 | $2,085 | $1,587 |
| E-6 | $2,376 | $1,779 |
| E-7 | $2,457 | $1,893 |
| E-8 | $2,547 | $2,148 |
| E-9 | $2,706 | $2,229 |
| W-1 | $2,394 | $1,827 |
| W-2 | $2,493 | $2,145 |
| W-3 | $2,604 | $2,241 |
| W-4 | $2,742 | $2,388 |
| W-5 | $2,913 | $2,475 |
| O-1E | $2,472 | $2,082 |
| O-2E | $2,586 | $2,211 |
| O-3E | $2,769 | $2,367 |
| O-1 | $2,127 | $1,683 |
| O-2 | $2,373 | $2,022 |
| O-3 | $2,601 | $2,268 |
| O-4 | $2,967 | $2,454 |
| O-5 | $3,231 | $2,502 |
| O-6 | $3,258 | $2,583 |
| O-7 | $3,279 | $2,625 |
| O-8 | $3,279 | $2,625 |
| O-9 | $3,279 | $2,625 |
| O-10 | $3,279 | $2,625 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Offutt AFB rate
Housing area NE192 covers 93 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 31% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,887 to $3,279 per month.
ZIP codes in NE192
51501, 51502, 51503, 51510, 51521, 51525, 51526, 51536, 51542, 51548, 51549, 51553, 51559, 51560, 51575, 51576, 51577, 68005, 68007, 68010, 68016, 68022, 68028, 68037, 68046, 68048, 68056, 68058, 68059, 68064, 68069, 68101, 68102, 68103, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68109, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68113, 68114, 68116, 68117, 68118, 68119, 68122, 68123, 68124, 68127, 68128, 68130, 68131, 68132, 68133, 68134, 68135 … and 33 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Offutt AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $2,085/month here — $25,020 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Offutt AFB | Omaha/Offutt AFB, NE | $2,085 |
| Nellis AFB | Nellis AFB/Las Vegas, NV | $2,070 |
| Hill AFB | Ogden/Hill AFB, UT | $2,118 |
| Fort Irwin | Barstow/Fort Irwin, CA | $2,001 |
| Naval Station Mayport | Jacksonville, FL | $2,181 |
What these rates mean at Offutt 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 Offutt 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 Offutt 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 Offutt AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Offutt AFB receives $2,085 per month in 2026, or $1,587 without dependents. Offutt AFB sits in the OMAHA/OFFUTT AFB, NE military housing area (NE192). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Offutt AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Offutt AFB pays $2,085 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 6% below the national mean, ranking 162 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Offutt 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 Offutt 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 NE192 (OMAHA/OFFUTT AFB, NE), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 68113). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.