E-6 BAH Rates in Huntsville, AL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Huntsville, AL is $2,079 per month with dependents and $1,557 per month without dependents. This rate is $532 below the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Huntsville is approximately $7,315.45 with dependents or $6,793.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Huntsville vs National Average

	Huntsville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,079	$2,611	−$532
Without Dependents	$1,557	$2,037	−$480

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Huntsville

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Huntsville:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,079	$1,557
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,315.45	$6,793.45

Base pay shown for 10 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 Huntsville

• E-3 — $1,668/mo
• E-4 — $1,668/mo
• E-5 — $1,797/mo
• E-7 — $2,133/mo
• O-1 — $1,839/mo
• O-2 — $2,076/mo
• O-3 — $2,226/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Huntsville?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Huntsville is $2,079/mo with dependents and $1,557/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Huntsville?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Huntsville earns approximately $7,315.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,079 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,793.45/mo.

Is Huntsville BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Huntsville is $532 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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