E-7 BAH Rates in San Diego, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in San Diego, CA is $4,446 per month with dependents and $3,678 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,744 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 San Diego is approximately $10,923.85 with dependents or $10,155.85 without.

E-7 BAH: San Diego vs National Average

	San Diego	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$4,446	$2,702	+$1,744
Without Dependents	$3,678	$2,158	+$1,520

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in San Diego

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$4,446	$3,678
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$10,923.85	$10,155.85

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 San Diego

• E-3 — $3,666/mo
• E-4 — $3,666/mo
• E-5 — $3,975/mo
• E-6 — $4,404/mo
• O-1 — $4,032/mo
• O-2 — $4,401/mo
• O-3 — $4,518/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-7 in San Diego?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in San Diego is $4,446/mo with dependents and $3,678/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in San Diego earns approximately $10,923.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $4,446 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $10,155.85/mo.

Is San Diego BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in San Diego is $1,744 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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