Joint Base San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas · Air Force / Army / Navy / Marine Corps / Space Force
JBSA is the largest joint base in the DoD, comprising Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, Fort Sam Houston, and Camp Bullis — the hub of Air Force Basic Military Training and medical education.
Quick Facts
Location
San Antonio, TX
Branch
Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force
MHA
San Antonio, TX
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,869/mo
State Tax
No state income tax
2026 BAH Rates — San Antonio, TX
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) | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,869 | $1,500 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,094 | $1,596 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,112 | $1,731 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,121 | $1,920 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,157 | $1,977 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,109 | $1,692 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,118 | $1,917 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,130 | $1,986 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,178 | $2,085 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,280 | $2,097 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,115 | $1,866 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,124 | $1,965 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,196 | $2,082 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,905 | $1,584 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,091 | $1,827 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,127 | $2,007 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,307 | $2,088 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,457 | $2,100 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,475 | $2,103 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,490 | $2,112 |
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
$1,869/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$118/mo
San Antonio is one of the most affordable large metros in the country. BAH at nearly all grades covers mid-range rentals comfortably, and homeownership is highly accessible.
Key Insights for Joint Base San Antonio
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,869/month BAH — or $22,428/year — to cover housing costs in the San Antonio, TX area.
Texas 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.