Whiteman AFB
Warrensburg, Missouri · Air Force
Whiteman AFB is the only base operating the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and is home to the 509th Bomb Wing, located in west-central Missouri near Kansas City.
Quick Facts
Location
Warrensburg, MO
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Whiteman Afb, MO
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,611/mo
State Tax
4.8% (Missouri)
2026 BAH Rates — Whiteman Afb, MO
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) | $1,449 | $1,110 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,449 | $1,110 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,449 | $1,110 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,449 | $1,110 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,611 | $1,215 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,929 | $1,446 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $2,043 | $1,533 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,166 | $1,680 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,322 | $1,767 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,950 | $1,464 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $2,094 | $1,677 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,247 | $1,782 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,349 | $1,953 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,478 | $2,070 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $2,064 | $1,608 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,223 | $1,749 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,370 | $1,923 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,656 | $1,281 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,926 | $1,560 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,244 | $1,812 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,517 | $2,046 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,715 | $2,112 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,736 | $2,226 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,751 | $2,262 |
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
$1,611/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$376/mo
The Warrensburg/Sedalia area is one of the most affordable markets among Air Force bases. BAH provides substantial surplus over typical rents, and many servicemembers purchase in the Kansas City suburbs.
Key Insights for Whiteman AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,611/month BAH — or $19,332/year — to cover housing costs in the Whiteman Afb, MO area.
Missouri 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.