Davis-Monthan AFB
Tucson, Arizona · Air Force
Davis-Monthan is home to the 355th Wing and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) — the famous "boneyard" where more than 4,200 aircraft are stored.
Quick Facts
Location
Tucson, AZ
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Davis-Monthan Afb, AZ
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,905/mo
State Tax
2.5% (Arizona)
2026 BAH Rates — Davis-Monthan Afb, AZ
Monthly rates. Source: DTMO 2026 BAH data. BAH is not taxable income.
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 (PVT/SR/Amn/Pvt) | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,695 | $1,272 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,905 | $1,428 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,121 | $1,587 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,145 | $1,701 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,178 | $1,953 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,253 | $2,007 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,136 | $1,632 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,157 | $1,950 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,202 | $2,019 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,274 | $2,118 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,373 | $2,151 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,148 | $1,902 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,190 | $1,995 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,289 | $2,109 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,938 | $1,482 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,118 | $1,839 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,199 | $2,037 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,400 | $2,139 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,550 | $2,154 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,568 | $2,175 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,583 | $2,211 |
O-8, O-9, and O-10 receive the same BAH as O-7. Rates effective January 1, 2026.
How This Market Compares
E-5 w/dep BAH here
$1,905/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$82/mo
Tucson is an affordable desert market. BAH at most grades covers mid-range rentals comfortably, and the lower home prices give buyers strong purchasing power with BAH-level payments.
Key Insights for Davis-Monthan AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,905/month BAH — or $22,860/year — to cover housing costs in the Davis-Monthan Afb, AZ area.
Arizona taxes military base pay at approximately 2.5%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
BAH is designed to cover median rental costs — not average or premium rents. Members living in above-median housing pay the difference out of pocket; those in below-median housing keep the surplus.
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Data Source & Disclaimer
BAH rates are from the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) 2026 BAH data, effective January 1, 2026. Rates are set by Military Housing Area (MHA), not individual ZIP code — all ZIPs in the same MHA receive identical rates. This page is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with DoD, DTMO, or any government agency. Verify your entitlement at travel.dod.mil.