WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH · MHA OH231 · effective January 1, 2026
Wright-Patterson AFB BAH Rates 2026
Official 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for Wright-Patterson AFB, which falls in the Wright-Patterson AFB, OH housing area (OH231). An E-5 with dependents receives $1,650 per month here ($1,341 without dependents).
That is about 26% below the $2,225 average across all 338 military housing areas, ranking 248 of 338. BAH is tax-free, and most members also draw BAS at $476.95/month (enlisted).
E-4 with dependents
$1,533/mo
$1,224 without
E-5 with dependents
$1,650/mo
$1,341 without
E-6 with dependents
$1,851/mo
$1,422 without
E-7 with dependents
$1,938/mo
$1,536 without
O-1 with dependents
$1,683/mo
$1,413 without
O-3 with dependents
$2,097/mo
$1,773 without
2026 BAH rates at Wright-Patterson 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 | $1,533 | $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 | $2,742 | $2,112 |
| O-8 | $2,742 | $2,112 |
| O-9 | $2,742 | $2,112 |
| O-10 | $2,742 | $2,112 |
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Which ZIP codes get the Wright-Patterson AFB rate
Housing area OH231 covers 79 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 23% above the without-dependents rate, and pay grades span $1,533 to $2,742 per month.
ZIP codes in OH231
43010, 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, 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 … and 19 more
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Installations with similar BAH to Wright-Patterson AFB
An E-5 with dependents draws $1,650/month here — $19,800 a year, tax-free. These bases pay closest to the same:
| Installation | Area | E-5 w/ dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson AFB | Wright-Patterson AFB, OH | $1,650 |
| Fort Knox | Fort Knox, KY | $1,647 |
| Tinker AFB | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,644 |
| Fort Drum | Fort Drum/Watertown, NY | $1,665 |
| Whiteman AFB | Whiteman AFB, MO | $1,611 |
What these rates mean at Wright-Patterson 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 Wright-Patterson 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 Wright-Patterson 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 Wright-Patterson AFB in 2026?
An E-5 with dependents assigned to Wright-Patterson AFB receives $1,650 per month in 2026, or $1,341 without dependents. Wright-Patterson AFB sits in the WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH military housing area (OH231). Rates vary by pay grade — the full table is on this page.
Is BAH at Wright-Patterson AFB higher or lower than average?
For an E-5 with dependents, Wright-Patterson AFB pays $1,650 against a $2,225 average across all 338 housing areas — about 26% below the national mean, ranking 248 of 338 areas.
Does BAH at Wright-Patterson 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 Wright-Patterson 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 OH231 (WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH), effective January 1, 2026. Installation-to-area mapping uses the official DTMO ZIP file (duty-station ZIP 45433). This page is for estimation; your finance office is the authority on your entitlement.