Eglin had one of the strongest BAH increases I found in Florida: up 6.3% from 2025. An E-5 with dependents receives ,433/month here now. If you’re PCSing to the Emerald Coast, the full 2026 table below has your grade.
2026 BAH rates: Eglin AFB, FL
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E2 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E3 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E4 | $2,340 | $2,007 |
| E5 | $2,433 | $2,157 |
| E6 | $2,526 | $2,250 |
| E7 | $2,841 | $2,340 |
| E8 | $3,189 | $2,457 |
| E9 | $3,447 | $2,586 |
| W1 | $2,544 | $2,322 |
| W2 | $2,985 | $2,454 |
| W3 | $3,414 | $2,589 |
| W4 | $3,456 | $2,604 |
| W5 | $3,516 | $2,922 |
| O1E | $2,910 | $2,430 |
| O2E | $3,351 | $2,514 |
| O3E | $3,468 | $2,601 |
| O1 | $2,451 | $2,244 |
| O2 | $2,523 | $2,406 |
| O3 | $3,399 | $2,592 |
| O4 | $3,528 | $2,865 |
| O5 | $3,612 | $3,066 |
| O6 | $3,642 | $3,393 |
| O7 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
| O8 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
| O9 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
| O10 | $3,669 | $3,453 |
Notes
- O-8, O-9 and O-10 are paid at the O-7 rate, per DTMO tables.
- BAH is tax-free and rate-protected: your rate cannot drop while you stay in the same area.
- Use the BAH Calculator 2027 for an exact figure by ZIP code, or try the duty-station comparison before a PCS.