E-7 BAH Rates in Marin/Sonoma, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Marin/Sonoma, CA is $3,939 per month with dependents and $3,252 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,237 above the national average for E-7.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-7 base pay of $6,000.9/mo (at 16 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Marin/Sonoma is approximately $10,416.85 with dependents or $9,729.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Marin/Sonoma vs National Average

	Marin/Sonoma	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,939	$2,702	+$1,237
Without Dependents	$3,252	$2,158	+$1,094

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Marin/Sonoma

Here is how E-7 pay breaks down for a service member with 16 years of service stationed in Marin/Sonoma:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$3,939	$3,252
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,416.85	$9,729.85

Base pay shown for 16 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-6 — $3,819/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-7 in Marin/Sonoma?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Marin/Sonoma is $3,939/mo with dependents and $3,252/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Marin/Sonoma?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Marin/Sonoma earns approximately $10,416.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,939 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,729.85/mo.

Is Marin/Sonoma BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Marin/Sonoma is $1,237 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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