E-3 BAH Rates in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB, NM (2026)

With Dependents
$1,992
per month
Without Dependents
$1,557
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,483.95
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB, NM is $1,992 per month with dependents and $1,557 per month without dependents. This rate is $137 below the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB is approximately $5,483.95 with dependents or $5,048.95 without.

E-3 BAH: ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB vs National Average

ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFBNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,992$2,129$-137
Without Dependents$1,557$1,683$-126

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB:

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,015$3,015
BAH$1,992$1,557
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,483.95$5,048.95

Base pay shown for 2 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB is $1,992/mo with dependents and $1,557/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB earns approximately $5,483.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,992 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,048.95/mo.

Is ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in ALBUQUERQUE/KIRTLAND AFB is $137 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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