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

With Dependents
$2,979
per month
Without Dependents
$2,325
per month
Total Comp (w/ dep)
$8,215.45
base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Sacramento, CA is $2,979 per month with dependents and $2,325 per month without dependents. This rate is $368 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 Sacramento is approximately $8,215.45 with dependents or $7,561.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Sacramento vs National Average

SacramentoNational AvgDifference
With Dependents$2,979$2,611+$368
Without Dependents$2,325$2,037+$288

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Sacramento

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

ComponentWith DependentsWithout Dependents
Base Pay$4,759.5$4,759.5
BAH$2,979$2,325
BAS$476.95$476.95
Total$8,215.45$7,561.45

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Sacramento?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Sacramento is $2,979/mo with dependents and $2,325/mo without dependents.

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

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Sacramento earns approximately $8,215.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,979 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,561.45/mo.

Is Sacramento BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Sacramento is $368 above the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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E-6 BAH in Sacramento, CA, in context

An E-6 with dependents in Sacramento, CA draws $2,979/mo — 14.1% above the national average of $2,611 for this grade (71st of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $2,325/mo, a $654 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-7 raises BAH in this MHA by $18/mo (to $2,997), on top of the base-pay increase.

Computed from the official 2026 BAH rate file across all 299 market-priced MHAs.