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

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Riverside, CA is $3,351 per month with dependents and $2,670 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,062 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 Riverside is approximately $7,937.95 with dependents or $7,256.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Riverside vs National Average

	Riverside	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,351	$2,289	+$1,062
Without Dependents	$2,670	$1,871	+$799

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Riverside

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$3,351	$2,670
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,937.95	$7,256.95

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 Riverside

• E-3 — $3,096/mo
• E-4 — $3,096/mo
• E-6 — $3,549/mo
• E-7 — $3,603/mo
• O-1 — $3,384/mo
• O-2 — $3,546/mo
• O-3 — $3,705/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Riverside?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Riverside is $3,351/mo with dependents and $2,670/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Riverside earns approximately $7,937.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $3,351 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,256.95/mo.

Is Riverside BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Riverside is $1,062 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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