Wright Patterson AFB BAH Rates 2026
Calculate your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for Wright Patterson AFB. Rates are based on the DAYTON, OH Military Housing Area.
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All Wright Patterson AFB BAH Rates by Pay Grade
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| 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 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| 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 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (Prior Enlisted) | $1,953 | $1,647 |
| O-2E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,082 | $1,734 |
| O-3E (Prior Enlisted) | $2,259 | $1,839 |
| Officer | ||
| 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 |
Official 2026 BAH rates for the DAYTON, OH Military Housing Area, effective January 1, 2026.
About Wright Patterson AFB
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is located 30 minutes northeast of Dayton, Ohio. It encompasses more than 8,000 acres (12.5 square miles) and two runways. The base is home to the 88th Air Base Wing and many tenant organizations, including Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and the National Museum of the United States Air Force. As of 2024, more than 30,000 people work at Wright-Patterson in military or civilian roles. Read on to find out how to transition into your new home at Wright-Patterson AFB.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base: Location and Directions
5135 Pearson Road, Building 10, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
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