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

With Dependents
$2,454
per month
Without Dependents
$1,887
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$7,690.45
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Fairbanks, AK is $2,454 per month with dependents and $1,887 per month without dependents. This rate is $157 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 Fairbanks is approximately $7,690.45 with dependents or $7,123.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Fairbanks vs National Average

FairbanksNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,454$2,611−$157
Without Dependents$1,887$2,037−$150

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Fairbanks

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$4,759.5$4,759.5
BAH$2,454$1,887
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$7,690.45$7,123.45

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Fairbanks is $2,454/mo with dependents and $1,887/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Fairbanks earns approximately $7,690.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,454 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,123.45/mo.

Is Fairbanks BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Fairbanks is $157 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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E-6 BAH in Fairbanks, AK, in context

An E-6 with dependents in Fairbanks, AK draws $2,454/mo — 6% below the national average of $2,611 for this grade (141st of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,887/mo, a $567 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-7 raises BAH in this MHA by $156/mo (to $2,610), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.