Minot AFB
Minot, North Dakota · Air Force
Minot AFB is one of two bases operating the B-52H bomber and is a dual-mission base with both strategic bombers and ICBM operations — the "Air Power Capital of the North."
Quick Facts
Location
Minot, ND
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Minot Afb, ND
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,548/mo
State Tax
2.0% (North Dakota)
2026 BAH Rates — Minot Afb, ND
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) | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,428 | $1,206 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,548 | $1,260 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,980 | $1,485 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,127 | $1,638 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,229 | $1,764 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,001 | $1,503 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,082 | $1,635 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,178 | $1,782 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,247 | $1,995 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,343 | $2,067 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,064 | $1,548 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,163 | $1,737 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,262 | $1,974 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,605 | $1,302 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,977 | $1,542 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,175 | $1,824 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,367 | $2,049 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,508 | $2,088 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,526 | $2,154 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,541 | $2,190 |
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
$1,548/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$439/mo
Minot is one of the most affordable military markets in the country. BAH significantly exceeds local rents at most grades, and homeownership is very common despite the cold climate.
Key Insights for Minot AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,548/month BAH — or $18,576/year — to cover housing costs in the Minot Afb, ND area.
North Dakota taxes military base pay at approximately 2.0%. 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.