Eglin AFB
Fort Walton Beach, Florida · Air Force / Army
Eglin AFB is the largest Air Force base by area in the continental U.S., spanning 700 square miles in the Florida panhandle. It is the center of Air Force development and test operations.
Quick Facts
Location
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Branch
Air Force, Army
MHA
Eglin Afb, FL
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,433/mo
State Tax
No state income tax
2026 BAH Rates — Eglin Afb, FL
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) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,433 | $2,157 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,526 | $2,250 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,841 | $2,340 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,189 | $2,457 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,544 | $2,322 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,985 | $2,454 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,414 | $2,589 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,456 | $2,604 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,516 | $2,922 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,910 | $2,430 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,351 | $2,514 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,468 | $2,601 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,451 | $2,244 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,523 | $2,406 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,399 | $2,592 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,528 | $2,865 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,612 | $3,066 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,642 | $3,393 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,669 | $3,453 |
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
$2,433/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$446/mo
The Fort Walton Beach/Destin area is a popular coastal market. BAH rates are competitive, but coastal demand means lower-grade members may need to look inland toward Crestview or Niceville for BAH-aligned rents.
Key Insights for Eglin AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,433/month BAH — or $29,196/year — to cover housing costs in the Eglin Afb, FL area.
Florida has no state income tax on military pay, meaning your BAH, base pay, and special pays go further here than in high-tax states.
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.