E-6 BAH Rates in Fresno, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Fresno, CA is $2,826 per month with dependents and $2,121 per month without dependents. This rate is $215 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 Fresno is approximately $8,062.45 with dependents or $7,357.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Fresno vs National Average

	Fresno	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,826	$2,611	+$215
Without Dependents	$2,121	$2,037	+$84

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Fresno

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,826	$2,121
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,062.45	$7,357.45

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 Fresno

• E-3 — $2,175/mo
• E-4 — $2,175/mo
• E-5 — $2,439/mo
• E-7 — $2,868/mo
• O-1 — $2,490/mo
• O-2 — $2,823/mo
• O-3 — $2,937/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Fresno is $2,826/mo with dependents and $2,121/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Fresno earns approximately $8,062.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,826 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,357.45/mo.

Is Fresno BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Fresno is $215 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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