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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Oakland, CA is $4,113 per month with dependents and $3,213 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,502 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 Oakland is approximately $9,349.45 with dependents or $8,449.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Oakland vs National Average

	Oakland	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,113	$2,611	+$1,502
Without Dependents	$3,213	$2,037	+$1,176

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Oakland

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$4,113	$3,213
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,349.45	$8,449.45

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 Oakland

• E-3 — $3,471/mo
• E-4 — $3,471/mo
• E-5 — $3,759/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-6 in Oakland?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Oakland is $4,113/mo with dependents and $3,213/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Oakland earns approximately $9,349.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $4,113 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $8,449.45/mo.

Is Oakland BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Oakland is $1,502 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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