Updated February 2026
2026 BAH Rates: MacDill AFB
Monthly Basic Allowance for Housing rates for MacDill AFB (Air Force) in the Tampa military housing area (MHA: FL066), effective January 1, 2026.
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| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $2,520 | $30,240 |
| E-2 | $2,520 | $30,240 |
| E-3 | $2,520 | $30,240 |
| E-4 | $2,520 | $30,240 |
| E-5 | $2,709 | $32,508 |
| E-6 | $3,042 | $36,504 |
| E-7 | $3,066 | $36,792 |
| E-8 | $3,075 | $36,900 |
| E-9 | $3,123 | $37,476 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $3,063 | $36,756 |
| W-2 | $3,072 | $36,864 |
| W-3 | $3,084 | $37,008 |
| W-4 | $3,141 | $37,692 |
| W-5 | $3,231 | $38,772 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $3,069 | $36,828 |
| O-2E | $3,078 | $36,936 |
| O-3E | $3,156 | $37,872 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,757 | $33,084 |
| O-2 | $3,039 | $36,468 |
| O-3 | $3,081 | $36,972 |
| O-4 | $3,255 | $39,060 |
| O-5 | $3,390 | $40,680 |
| O-6 | $3,417 | $41,004 |
| O-7 | $3,441 | $41,292 |
| Pay Grade | Monthly Rate | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | ||
| E-1 | $1,932 | $23,184 |
| E-2 | $1,932 | $23,184 |
| E-3 | $1,932 | $23,184 |
| E-4 | $1,932 | $23,184 |
| E-5 | $2,187 | $26,244 |
| E-6 | $2,346 | $28,152 |
| E-7 | $2,526 | $30,312 |
| E-8 | $2,781 | $33,372 |
| E-9 | $2,874 | $34,488 |
| Warrant Officer | ||
| W-1 | $2,463 | $29,556 |
| W-2 | $2,778 | $33,336 |
| W-3 | $2,886 | $34,632 |
| W-4 | $3,039 | $36,468 |
| W-5 | $3,054 | $36,648 |
| Commissioned Officer (Prior Enlisted) | ||
| O-1E | $2,706 | $32,472 |
| O-2E | $2,853 | $34,236 |
| O-3E | $3,036 | $36,432 |
| Commissioned Officer | ||
| O-1 | $2,328 | $27,936 |
| O-2 | $2,649 | $31,788 |
| O-3 | $2,919 | $35,028 |
| O-4 | $3,042 | $36,504 |
| O-5 | $3,057 | $36,684 |
| O-6 | $3,060 | $36,720 |
| O-7 | $3,102 | $37,224 |
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Military Pay CalculatorHow BAH at MacDill AFB compares (Tampa, FL MHA)
BAH for MacDill AFB runs above the national average: $2,709/mo for an E-5 with dependents versus a $2,289 average across all 299 MHAs (69th overall, 18.4% above average).
Statewide, this ranks 4th of 16 MHAs — between Florida Keys, FL ($3,969/mo, highest) and Tallahassee, FL ($1,824/mo, lowest) for an E-5 with dependents.
Across enlisted grades here, having dependents adds an average of $517/mo (24%) to the allowance. The with/without-dependents gap is set per location, so it differs from base to base — use the tables above for your exact grade.
Comparisons computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs (county cost groups excluded). Benchmark grade: E-5 with dependents.