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

With Dependents
$1,617
per month
Without Dependents
$1,404
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$5,752.45
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Waco, TX is $1,617 per month with dependents and $1,404 per month without dependents. This rate is $512 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 Waco is approximately $5,752.45 with dependents or $5,539.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Waco vs National Average

WacoNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$1,617$2,129−$512
Without Dependents$1,404$1,683−$279

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Waco

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$3,658.5$3,658.5
BAH$1,617$1,404
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$5,752.45$5,539.45

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Waco?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Waco is $1,617/mo with dependents and $1,404/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Waco earns approximately $5,752.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $1,617 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,539.45/mo.

Is Waco BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Waco is $512 below the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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E-4 BAH in Waco, TX, in context

An E-4 with dependents in Waco, TX draws $1,617/mo — 24.1% below the national average of $2,129 for this grade (222nd of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,404/mo, a $213 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-5 raises BAH in this MHA by $138/mo (to $1,755), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.