O-3 BAH Rates in Houston, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-3 (Captain (CPT)) stationed in Houston, TX is $2,700 per month with dependents and $2,397 per month without dependents. This rate is $159 below the national average for O-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-3 base pay of $7,737/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in Houston is approximately $10,765.48 with dependents or $10,462.48 without.

O-3 BAH: Houston vs National Average

	Houston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,700	$2,859	−$159
Without Dependents	$2,397	$2,493	−$96

O-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Houston

Here is how O-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Houston:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$7,737	$7,737
BAH	$2,700	$2,397
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$10,765.48	$10,462.48

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 Houston

• E-3 — $1,974/mo
• E-4 — $1,974/mo
• E-5 — $2,193/mo
• E-6 — $2,517/mo
• E-7 — $2,583/mo
• O-1 — $2,241/mo
• O-2 — $2,514/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-3 in Houston?

The 2026 O-3 BAH rate in Houston is $2,700/mo with dependents and $2,397/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-3 in Houston?

An O-3 with 6 years of service in Houston earns approximately $10,765.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $7,737 + BAH $2,700 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $10,462.48/mo.

Is Houston BAH above or below average?

O-3 BAH in Houston is $159 below the national average of $2,859/mo with dependents.

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