Offutt AFB
Bellevue, Nebraska · Air Force
Offutt AFB is home to U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) and the 55th Wing, coordinating the U.S. nuclear deterrence mission from the Omaha metro area.
Quick Facts
Location
Bellevue, NE
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Omaha/Offutt Afb, NE
E-5 w/dep BAH
$2,085/mo
State Tax
5.8% (Nebraska)
2026 BAH Rates — Omaha/Offutt Afb, NE
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) | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,887 | $1,425 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $2,085 | $1,587 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $2,376 | $1,779 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,457 | $1,893 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,547 | $2,148 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,706 | $2,229 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $2,394 | $1,827 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,493 | $2,145 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,604 | $2,241 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,742 | $2,388 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,913 | $2,475 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,472 | $2,082 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,586 | $2,211 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,769 | $2,367 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $2,127 | $1,683 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $2,373 | $2,022 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,601 | $2,268 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,967 | $2,454 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,231 | $2,502 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,258 | $2,583 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,279 | $2,625 |
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
$2,085/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$98/mo
Bellevue and greater Omaha offer affordable, stable housing. BAH comfortably covers most rentals, and the Omaha metro's steady economy makes homeownership a financially sound choice for most servicemembers.
Key Insights for Offutt AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $2,085/month BAH — or $25,020/year — to cover housing costs in the Omaha/Offutt Afb, NE area.
Nebraska taxes military base pay at approximately 5.8%. 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.