E-4 BAH Rates in Marin/Sonoma, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Marin/Sonoma, CA is $3,252 per month with dependents and $2,529 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,123 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 Marin/Sonoma is approximately $7,387.45 with dependents or $6,664.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Marin/Sonoma vs National Average

	Marin/Sonoma	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,252	$2,129	+$1,123
Without Dependents	$2,529	$1,683	+$846

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Marin/Sonoma

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$3,252	$2,529
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,387.45	$6,664.45

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 Marin/Sonoma

• E-3 — $3,252/mo
• E-5 — $3,303/mo
• E-6 — $3,819/mo
• E-7 — $3,939/mo
• O-1 — $3,369/mo
• O-2 — $3,813/mo
• O-3 — $4,146/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Marin/Sonoma?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Marin/Sonoma is $3,252/mo with dependents and $2,529/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Marin/Sonoma?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Marin/Sonoma earns approximately $7,387.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $3,252 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,664.45/mo.

Is Marin/Sonoma BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Marin/Sonoma is $1,123 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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