E-6 BAH Rates in Marin/Sonoma, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Marin/Sonoma, CA is $3,819 per month with dependents and $3,201 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,208 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 Marin/Sonoma is approximately $9,055.45 with dependents or $8,437.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Marin/Sonoma vs National Average

	Marin/Sonoma	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,819	$2,611	+$1,208
Without Dependents	$3,201	$2,037	+$1,164

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Marin/Sonoma

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$3,819	$3,201
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,055.45	$8,437.45

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 Marin/Sonoma

• E-3 — $3,252/mo
• E-4 — $3,252/mo
• E-5 — $3,303/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-6 in Marin/Sonoma?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Marin/Sonoma is $3,819/mo with dependents and $3,201/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Marin/Sonoma?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Marin/Sonoma earns approximately $9,055.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $3,819 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,437.45/mo.

Is Marin/Sonoma BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Marin/Sonoma is $1,208 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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