E-3 BAH Rates in Ventura, CA (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-3 (Private First Class (PFC)) stationed in Ventura, CA is $3,378 per month with dependents and $2,652 per month without dependents. This rate is $1,249 above the national average for E-3.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-3 base pay of $3,015/mo (at 2 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Ventura is approximately $6,869.95 with dependents or $6,143.95 without.

E-3 BAH: Ventura vs National Average

	Ventura	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,378	$2,129	+$1,249
Without Dependents	$2,652	$1,683	+$969

E-3 Total Monthly Compensation in Ventura

Here is how E-3 pay breaks down for a service member with 2 years of service stationed in Ventura:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,015	$3,015
BAH	$3,378	$2,652
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,869.95	$6,143.95

Base pay shown for 2 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 Ventura

• E-4 — $3,378/mo
• E-5 — $3,537/mo
• E-6 — $4,008/mo
• E-7 — $4,083/mo
• O-1 — $3,600/mo
• O-2 — $4,002/mo
• O-3 — $4,212/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-3 in Ventura?

The 2026 E-3 BAH rate in Ventura is $3,378/mo with dependents and $2,652/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-3 in Ventura?

An E-3 with 2 years of service in Ventura earns approximately $6,869.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,015 + BAH $3,378 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,143.95/mo.

Is Ventura BAH above or below average?

E-3 BAH in Ventura is $1,249 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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