Seymour Johnson AFB
Goldsboro, North Carolina · Air Force
Seymour Johnson AFB is home to the 4th Fighter Wing and its F-15E Strike Eagles, located in Goldsboro in eastern North Carolina.
Quick Facts
Location
Goldsboro, NC
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Seymour Johnson Afb, NC
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,521/mo
State Tax
4.0% (North Carolina)
2026 BAH Rates — Seymour Johnson Afb, NC
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) | $1,500 | $1,365 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,500 | $1,365 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,500 | $1,365 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,500 | $1,365 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,521 | $1,428 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,950 | $1,479 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,052 | $1,539 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,160 | $1,620 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,295 | $1,734 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,971 | $1,509 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,094 | $1,608 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,229 | $1,752 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,322 | $1,968 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,436 | $2,073 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,067 | $1,551 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,208 | $1,707 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,340 | $1,944 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,578 | $1,476 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,947 | $1,542 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,226 | $1,794 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,472 | $2,052 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,649 | $2,109 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,667 | $2,208 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,685 | $2,244 |
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
$1,521/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$466/mo
Goldsboro is a small market with affordable housing. BAH provides solid coverage of local rents, and the proximity to the Research Triangle provides an opportunity for buyers to look toward more dynamic markets.
Key Insights for Seymour Johnson AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,521/month BAH — or $18,252/year — to cover housing costs in the Seymour Johnson Afb, NC area.
North Carolina taxes military base pay at approximately 4.0%. 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.