E-5 BAH Rates in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Abilene/Dyess AFB, TX is $1,554 per month with dependents and $1,287 per month without dependents. This rate is $735 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 Abilene/Dyess AFB is approximately $6,140.95 with dependents or $5,873.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Abilene/Dyess AFB vs National Average

	Abilene/Dyess AFB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,554	$2,289	−$735
Without Dependents	$1,287	$1,871	−$584

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Abilene/Dyess AFB

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,554	$1,287
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,140.95	$5,873.95

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 Abilene/Dyess AFB

• E-3 — $1,458/mo
• E-4 — $1,458/mo
• E-6 — $2,214/mo
• E-7 — $2,238/mo
• O-1 — $1,635/mo
• O-2 — $2,205/mo
• O-3 — $2,253/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Abilene/Dyess AFB?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Abilene/Dyess AFB is $1,554/mo with dependents and $1,287/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Abilene/Dyess AFB?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Abilene/Dyess AFB earns approximately $6,140.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,554 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,873.95/mo.

Is Abilene/Dyess AFB BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Abilene/Dyess AFB is $735 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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