E-5 BAH Rates in San Antonio, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in San Antonio, TX is $1,869 per month with dependents and $1,500 per month without dependents. This rate is $420 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 San Antonio is approximately $6,455.95 with dependents or $6,086.95 without.

E-5 BAH: San Antonio vs National Average

	San Antonio	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,869	$2,289	−$420
Without Dependents	$1,500	$1,871	−$371

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in San Antonio

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in San Antonio:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$1,869	$1,500
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,455.95	$6,086.95

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 San Antonio

• E-3 — $1,728/mo
• E-4 — $1,728/mo
• E-6 — $2,094/mo
• E-7 — $2,112/mo
• O-1 — $1,905/mo
• O-2 — $2,091/mo
• O-3 — $2,127/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in San Antonio?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in San Antonio is $1,869/mo with dependents and $1,500/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in San Antonio?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in San Antonio earns approximately $6,455.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $1,869 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,086.95/mo.

Is San Antonio BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in San Antonio is $420 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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