E-5 BAH Rates in Oakland, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Oakland, CA is $3,759 per month with dependents and $3,000 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,470 above the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Oakland is approximately $8,345.95 with dependents or $7,586.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Oakland vs National Average

	Oakland	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,759	$2,289	+$1,470
Without Dependents	$3,000	$1,871	+$1,129

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Oakland

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Oakland:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$3,759	$3,000
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$8,345.95	$7,586.95

Base pay shown for 6 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-4 — $3,471/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-5 in Oakland?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Oakland is $3,759/mo with dependents and $3,000/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Oakland?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Oakland earns approximately $8,345.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $3,759 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,586.95/mo.

Is Oakland BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Oakland is $1,470 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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