O-1 BAH Rates in San Antonio, TX (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an O-1 (Second Lieutenant (2LT)) stationed in San Antonio, TX is $1,905 per month with dependents and $1,584 per month without dependents. This rate is $430 below the national average for O-1.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with O-1 base pay of $4,320/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $328.48/mo, total monthly compensation in San Antonio is approximately $6,553.48 with dependents or $6,232.48 without.

O-1 BAH: San Antonio vs National Average

	San Antonio	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,905	$2,335	−$430
Without Dependents	$1,584	$1,975	−$391

O-1 Total Monthly Compensation in San Antonio

Here is how O-1 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in San Antonio:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,320	$4,320
BAH	$1,905	$1,584
BAS	$328.48	$328.48
Total	$6,553.48	$6,232.48

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 San Antonio

• E-3 — $1,728/mo
• E-4 — $1,728/mo
• E-5 — $1,869/mo
• E-6 — $2,094/mo
• E-7 — $2,112/mo
• O-2 — $2,091/mo
• O-3 — $2,127/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for O-1 in San Antonio?

The 2026 O-1 BAH rate in San Antonio is $1,905/mo with dependents and $1,584/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for O-1 in San Antonio?

An O-1 with 2 years of service in San Antonio earns approximately $6,553.48/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,320 + BAH $1,905 + BAS $328.48). Without dependents: $6,232.48/mo.

Is San Antonio BAH above or below average?

O-1 BAH in San Antonio is $430 below the national average of $2,335/mo with dependents.

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