E-4 BAH Rates in Birmingham, AL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Birmingham, AL is $2,223 per month with dependents and $1,668 per month without dependents. This rate is $94 above 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 Birmingham is approximately $6,358.45 with dependents or $5,803.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Birmingham vs National Average

	Birmingham	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,223	$2,129	+$94
Without Dependents	$1,668	$1,683	−$15

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Birmingham

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$2,223	$1,668
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,358.45	$5,803.45

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.

Other Ranks in Birmingham

• E-3 — $2,223/mo
• E-5 — $2,439/mo
• E-6 — $2,532/mo
• E-7 — $2,550/mo
• O-1 — $2,457/mo
• O-2 — $2,529/mo
• O-3 — $2,565/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Birmingham is $2,223/mo with dependents and $1,668/mo without dependents.

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

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Birmingham earns approximately $6,358.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $2,223 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $5,803.45/mo.

Is Birmingham BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Birmingham is $94 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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