E-3 BAH Rates in Brownsville, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Brownsville, TX is $1,413 per month with dependents and $1,125 per month without dependents. This rate is $716 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 Brownsville is approximately $4,904.95 with dependents or $4,616.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Brownsville vs National Average

	Brownsville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,413	$2,129	−$716
Without Dependents	$1,125	$1,683	−$558

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Brownsville

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$1,413	$1,125
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$4,904.95	$4,616.95

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.

Other Ranks in Brownsville

• E-4 — $1,413/mo
• E-5 — $1,503/mo
• E-6 — $1,860/mo
• E-7 — $1,971/mo
• O-1 — $1,551/mo
• O-2 — $1,857/mo
• O-3 — $2,169/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Brownsville?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Brownsville is $1,413/mo with dependents and $1,125/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Brownsville?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Brownsville earns approximately $4,904.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $1,413 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $4,616.95/mo.

Is Brownsville BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Brownsville is $716 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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