E-6 BAH Rates in Anchorage, AK (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Anchorage, AK is $2,892 per month with dependents and $2,169 per month without dependents. This rate is $281 above 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 Anchorage is approximately $8,128.45 with dependents or $7,405.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Anchorage vs National Average

	Anchorage	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,892	$2,611	+$281
Without Dependents	$2,169	$2,037	+$132

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Anchorage

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,892	$2,169
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,128.45	$7,405.45

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 Anchorage

• E-3 — $2,277/mo
• E-4 — $2,277/mo
• E-5 — $2,874/mo
• E-7 — $3,045/mo
• O-1 — $2,886/mo
• O-2 — $2,889/mo
• O-3 — $3,360/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Anchorage is $2,892/mo with dependents and $2,169/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Anchorage earns approximately $8,128.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,892 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,405.45/mo.

Is Anchorage BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Anchorage is $281 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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