E-7 BAH Rates in Riverside, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Riverside, CA is $3,603 per month with dependents and $3,105 per month without dependents. This rate is $901 above the national average for E-7.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-7 base pay of $6,000.9/mo (at 16 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Riverside is approximately $10,080.85 with dependents or $9,582.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Riverside vs National Average

	Riverside	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,603	$2,702	+$901
Without Dependents	$3,105	$2,158	+$947

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Riverside

Here is how E-7 pay breaks down for a service member with 16 years of service stationed in Riverside:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$3,603	$3,105
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,080.85	$9,582.85

Base pay shown for 16 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-5 — $3,351/mo
• E-6 — $3,549/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-7 in Riverside?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Riverside is $3,603/mo with dependents and $3,105/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-7 in Riverside?

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Riverside earns approximately $10,080.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,603 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,582.85/mo.

Is Riverside BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Riverside is $901 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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