Is Twenty Nine Palms McB BAH above or below average for E-6?

The E-6 BAH rate in Twenty Nine Palms McB is $61 below the national average of $2,611 per month (with dependents). Twenty Nine Palms McB is a lower-cost military housing area.

E-6 BAH Rates in Twenty Nine Palms McB, CA (2026)

Q: What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Twenty Nine Palms McB?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Twenty Nine Palms McB, CA is $2,550 per month with dependents and $1,914 per month without dependents.

Q: What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Twenty Nine Palms McB?

An E-6 stationed in Twenty Nine Palms McB with 10 years of service earns approximately $7,786.45 per month in total compensation (base pay + BAH with dependents + BAS). Without dependents, total compensation is approximately $7,150.45 per month.

With Dependents

$2,550

per month

Without Dependents

$1,914

per month

Total Comp (w/ dep)

$7,786.45

base + BAH + BAS

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Twenty Nine Palms McB, CA is $2,550 per month with dependents and $1,914 per month without dependents. This rate is $61 below 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 Twenty Nine Palms McB is approximately $7,786.45 with dependents or $7,150.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Twenty Nine Palms McB vs National Average

	Twenty Nine Palms McB	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,550	$2,611	−$61
Without Dependents	$1,914	$2,037	−$123

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Twenty Nine Palms McB

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,550	$1,914
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,786.45	$7,150.45

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 Twenty Nine Palms McB?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Twenty Nine Palms McB is $2,550/mo with dependents and $1,914/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Twenty Nine Palms McB?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Twenty Nine Palms McB earns approximately $7,786.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,550 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,150.45/mo.

Is Twenty Nine Palms McB BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Twenty Nine Palms McB is $61 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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E-6 BAH in Twenty Nine Palms MCB, CA, in context

An E-6 with dependents in Twenty Nine Palms MCB, CA draws $2,550/mo — 2.4% below the national average of $2,611 for this grade (125th of 299 MHAs). Without dependents the rate is $1,914/mo, a $636 difference.

Promotion changes housing money here: pinning on E-7 raises BAH in this MHA by $99/mo (to $2,649), on top of the base-pay increase.

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