E-4 BAH Rates in Oakland, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Oakland, CA is $3,471 per month with dependents and $2,667 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,342 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 Oakland is approximately $7,606.45 with dependents or $6,802.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Oakland vs National Average

	Oakland	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,471	$2,129	+$1,342
Without Dependents	$2,667	$1,683	+$984

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Oakland

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$3,471	$2,667
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,606.45	$6,802.45

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 Oakland

• E-3 — $3,471/mo
• E-5 — $3,759/mo
• E-6 — $4,113/mo
• E-7 — $4,203/mo
• O-1 — $3,807/mo
• O-2 — $4,110/mo
• O-3 — $4,362/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Oakland?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Oakland is $3,471/mo with dependents and $2,667/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Oakland?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Oakland earns approximately $7,606.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $3,471 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,802.45/mo.

Is Oakland BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Oakland is $1,342 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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