Wright-Patterson AFB
Dayton, Ohio · Air Force
Wright-Patterson is home to Air Force Materiel Command and the Air Force Research Laboratory, making it the largest Air Force installation by personnel — a major acquisition and science hub.
Quick Facts
Location
Dayton, OH
Branch
Air Force
MHA
Wright-Patterson Afb, OH
E-5 w/dep BAH
$1,650/mo
State Tax
3.5% (Ohio)
2026 BAH Rates — Wright-Patterson Afb, OH
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) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-2 (PV2/FA/A1C/PFC) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-3 (PFC/SA/SrA/LCpl) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-4 (SPC/Cpl/SN/Cpl) | $1,533 | $1,224 |
| E-5 (SGT/PO2/SSgt) | $1,650 | $1,341 |
| E-6 (SSG/PO1/TSgt) | $1,851 | $1,422 |
| E-7 (SFC/CPO/MSgt) | $1,938 | $1,536 |
| E-8 (MSG/1SG/SCPO) | $2,037 | $1,695 |
| E-9 (SGM/CSM/MCPO) | $2,196 | $1,746 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 (WO1) | $1,866 | $1,506 |
| W-2 (CW2) | $1,977 | $1,692 |
| W-3 (CW3) | $2,100 | $1,755 |
| W-4 (CW4) | $2,232 | $1,863 |
| W-5 (CW5) | $2,397 | $1,959 |
| Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E (2LT — prior enlisted) | $1,953 | $1,647 |
| O-2E (1LT — prior enlisted) | $2,082 | $1,734 |
| O-3E (CPT — prior enlisted) | $2,259 | $1,839 |
| Officer | ||
| O-1 (2LT/ENS/2ndLt) | $1,683 | $1,413 |
| O-2 (1LT/LTJG/1stLt) | $1,848 | $1,614 |
| O-3 (CPT/LT/Capt) | $2,097 | $1,773 |
| O-4 (MAJ/LCDR/Maj) | $2,448 | $1,938 |
| O-5 (LTC/CDR/LtCol) | $2,703 | $2,028 |
| O-6 (COL/CAPT/Col) | $2,724 | $2,079 |
| O-7 (BG/RDML/BGen) | $2,742 | $2,112 |
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
$1,650/mo
National avg E-5 w/dep
$1,987/mo
vs. National avg
-$337/mo
Dayton is a highly affordable housing market. BAH provides strong purchasing power, and many servicemembers at all grades choose to purchase rather than rent due to the low home prices relative to BAH.
Key Insights for Wright-Patterson AFB
An E-5 with dependents receives $1,650/month BAH — or $19,800/year — to cover housing costs in the Wright-Patterson Afb, OH area.
Ohio taxes military base pay at approximately 3.5%. 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.