E-4 BAH Rates in Brownsville, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) 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-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 Brownsville is approximately $5,548.45 with dependents or $5,260.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Brownsville vs National Average

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

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Brownsville

Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Brownsville:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$1,413	$1,125
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$5,548.45	$5,260.45

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 Brownsville

• E-3 — $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-4 in Brownsville?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Brownsville is $1,413/mo with dependents and $1,125/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Brownsville?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Brownsville earns approximately $5,548.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,413 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,260.45/mo.

Is Brownsville BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Brownsville is $716 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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