E-5 BAH Rates in Mountain Home AFB, ID (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Mountain Home AFB, ID is $1,605 per month with dependents and $1,524 per month without dependents. This rate is $684 below the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Mountain Home AFB is approximately $6,191.95 with dependents or $6,110.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Mountain Home AFB vs National Average

	Mountain Home AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,605	$2,289	−$684
Without Dependents	$1,524	$1,871	−$347

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Mountain Home AFB

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Mountain Home AFB:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,605	$1,524
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,191.95	$6,110.95

Base pay shown for 6 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-4 — $1,563/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-5 in Mountain Home AFB?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Mountain Home AFB is $1,605/mo with dependents and $1,524/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Mountain Home AFB?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Mountain Home AFB earns approximately $6,191.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,605 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,110.95/mo.

Is Mountain Home AFB BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Mountain Home AFB is $684 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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