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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Monterey, CA is $3,867 per month with dependents and $3,054 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,256 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 Monterey is approximately $9,103.45 with dependents or $8,290.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Monterey vs National Average

	Monterey	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,867	$2,611	+$1,256
Without Dependents	$3,054	$2,037	+$1,017

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Monterey

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$3,867	$3,054
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,103.45	$8,290.45

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 Monterey

• E-3 — $3,249/mo
• E-4 — $3,249/mo
• E-5 — $3,465/mo
• E-7 — $4,218/mo
• O-1 — $3,519/mo
• O-2 — $3,864/mo
• O-3 — $4,824/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Monterey is $3,867/mo with dependents and $3,054/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Monterey earns approximately $9,103.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $3,867 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,290.45/mo.

Is Monterey BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Monterey is $1,256 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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