2026 BAH Rates — Brownsville, TX
Military housing area TX281, covering 52 ZIP codes around Brownsville. Rates are monthly, effective January 1, 2026, from the official Defense Travel Management Office dataset. An E-5 with dependents receives $1,503/month here.
Enlisted
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,413 | $1,125 |
| E-2 | $1,413 | $1,125 |
| E-3 | $1,413 | $1,125 |
| E-4 | $1,413 | $1,125 |
| E-5 | $1,503 | $1,248 |
| E-6 | $1,860 | $1,392 |
| E-7 | $1,971 | $1,479 |
| E-8 | $2,094 | $1,578 |
| E-9 | $2,259 | $1,695 |
Warrant Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| W-1 | $1,878 | $1,410 |
| W-2 | $2,022 | $1,575 |
| W-3 | $2,172 | $1,698 |
| W-4 | $2,292 | $1,881 |
| W-5 | $2,442 | $1,998 |
Officer (prior enlisted)
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1E | $1,992 | $1,500 |
| O-2E | $2,148 | $1,656 |
| O-3E | $2,316 | $1,851 |
Officer
| Pay Grade | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| O-1 | $1,551 | $1,323 |
| O-2 | $1,857 | $1,482 |
| O-3 | $2,169 | $1,728 |
| O-4 | $2,490 | $1,974 |
| O-5 | $2,721 | $2,040 |
| O-6 | $2,742 | $2,151 |
| O-7 | $2,757 | $2,187 |
| O-8 | $2,757 | $2,187 |
| O-9 | $2,757 | $2,187 |
| O-10 | $2,757 | $2,187 |
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