Tinker AFB
Midwest City, Oklahoma · Air Force
Tinker AFB hosts the Air Force Sustainment Center and performs depot maintenance on the Air Force's B-52, E-3, and KC-135 fleets, located in the Oklahoma City metro.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest City, OK
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Oklahoma City, OK
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,644/mo
State Tax
4.8% (Oklahoma)
2026 BAH Rates — Oklahoma City, OK
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) | $1,542 | $1,248 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,542 | $1,248 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,542 | $1,248 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,542 | $1,248 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,644 | $1,365 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,854 | $1,443 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $1,896 | $1,542 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $1,944 | $1,692 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,034 | $1,743 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,869 | $1,518 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $1,914 | $1,689 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $1,977 | $1,752 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,055 | $1,854 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,157 | $1,905 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $1,902 | $1,641 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $1,965 | $1,731 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,070 | $1,842 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,677 | $1,434 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,851 | $1,614 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $1,974 | $1,773 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,184 | $1,890 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,337 | $1,911 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,355 | $1,953 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,367 | $1,986 |
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
$1,644/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$343/mo
Oklahoma City is among the most affordable large metros in the nation. BAH at all grades provides strong purchasing power — homeownership is the norm rather than the exception.
Key Insights for Tinker AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,644/month BAH — or $19,728/year — to cover housing costs in the Oklahoma City, OK area.
Oklahoma taxes military base pay at approximately 4.8%. 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.