E-7 BAH Rates — E-7 (Sergeant First Class)
2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for E-7 (Sergeant First Class) at every military duty station.
Avg w/ Dependents
$2,701
Avg w/o Dependents
$2,157
E-7 BAH Rates — Highest vs. Lowest Locations
The 2026 E-7 (Sergeant First Class) BAH rate ranges from $1,662 to $5,832/mo with dependents. The national average is $2,701/mo — a $4,170 gap between the highest and lowest duty stations.
Top 6 highest-paying (highlighted) and 6 lowest-paying duty stations for E-7 (Sergeant First Class). All figures are 2026 BAH rates with dependents.
About E-7 BAH Rates
The 2026 BAH rate for E-7 (Sergeant First Class) varies from $1,491/mo in Youngstown, OH to $5,832/mo in Westchester County, NY (with dependents).
The national average BAH for E-7 is $2,701/mo with dependents and $2,157/mo without dependents. Use our BAH calculator to find your exact rate based on duty station.
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