E-4 BAH Rates in Mountain Home AFB, ID (2026)
The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Mountain Home AFB, ID is $1,563 per month with dependents and $1,521 per month without dependents. This rate is $566 below the national average for E-4.
BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-4 base pay of $3,658.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Mountain Home AFB is approximately $5,698.45 with dependents or $5,656.45 without.
E-4 BAH: Mountain Home AFB vs National Average
| Mountain Home AFB | National Avg | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With Dependents | $1,563 | $2,129 | −$566 |
| Without Dependents | $1,521 | $1,683 | −$162 |
E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Mountain Home AFB
Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Mountain Home AFB:
| Component | With Dependents | Without Dependents |
|---|---|---|
| Base Pay | $3,658.5 | $3,658.5 |
| BAH | $1,563 | $1,521 |
| BAS | $476.95 | $476.95 |
| Total | $5,698.45 | $5,656.45 |
Base pay shown for 4 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.
Other Ranks in Mountain Home AFB
- E-3 — $1,563/mo
- E-5 — $1,605/mo
- E-6 — $2,187/mo
- E-7 — $2,238/mo
- O-1 — $1,680/mo
- O-2 — $2,181/mo
- O-3 — $2,325/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Mountain Home AFB?
The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Mountain Home AFB is $1,563/mo with dependents and $1,521/mo without dependents.
What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Mountain Home AFB?
An E-4 with 4 years of service in Mountain Home AFB earns approximately $5,698.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,563 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,656.45/mo.
Is Mountain Home AFB BAH above or below average?
E-4 BAH in Mountain Home AFB is $566 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.
E-4 BAH in Mountain Home AFB, ID, in context
An E-4 with dependents in Mountain Home AFB, ID draws $1,563/mo — 26.6% below the national average of $2,129 for this grade (231st of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,521/mo, a $42 difference.
Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-5 raises BAH in this MHA by $42/mo (to $1,605), on top of the base-pay increase.
Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.