Travis AFB
Fairfield, California · Air Force
Travis AFB is home to the 60th Air Mobility Wing and is the largest air mobility wing in the Air Force, positioned at the gateway to the Pacific between San Francisco and Sacramento.
Quick Facts
Location
Fairfield, CA
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Vallejo/Travis Afb, CA
E-5 w/dep BAH
$3,369/mo
State Tax
6.5% (California)
CONUS COLA
Eligible (high)
2026 BAH Rates — Vallejo/Travis Afb, CA
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) | $3,090 | $2,412 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $3,090 | $2,412 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $3,090 | $2,412 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $3,090 | $2,412 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $3,369 | $2,664 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $3,498 | $2,838 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $3,516 | $3,099 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $3,525 | $3,402 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $3,597 | $3,426 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $3,513 | $2,997 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $3,522 | $3,399 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $3,540 | $3,435 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $3,621 | $3,489 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $3,729 | $3,510 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $3,519 | $3,366 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $3,531 | $3,420 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $3,636 | $3,486 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $3,393 | $2,805 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $3,495 | $3,279 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $3,537 | $3,444 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $3,762 | $3,498 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $3,927 | $3,513 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $3,960 | $3,516 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $3,987 | $3,576 |
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
$3,369/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
+$1,382/mo
Travis sits in the Fairfield/Vacaville area, which is more affordable than the Bay Area proper but still expensive by national standards. BAH rates are high, reflecting the Northern California market.
Key Insights for Travis AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $3,369/month BAH — or $40,428/year — to cover housing costs in the Vallejo/Travis Afb, CA area.
California taxes military base pay at approximately 6.5%. BAH and BAS remain tax-free at the federal and state level.
Members at Travis AFB are eligible for CONUS COLA — a monthly supplement for high-cost areas (San Francisco Bay Area, high tier). Confirm your exact rate with your finance office.
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.
Calculate Your Full Military Pay
BAH is one component. See your total compensation including base pay, BAS, and tax savings.
Nearby & Comparable Installations
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.