E-5 BAH Rates in Boulder, CO (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Boulder, CO is $2,754 per month with dependents and $2,238 per month without dependents. This rate is $465 above the national average for E-5.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-5 base pay of $4,110/mo (at 6 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Boulder is approximately $7,340.95 with dependents or $6,824.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Boulder vs National Average

	Boulder	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,754	$2,289	+$465
Without Dependents	$2,238	$1,871	+$367

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Boulder

Here is how E-5 pay breaks down for a service member with 6 years of service stationed in Boulder:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,754	$2,238
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,340.95	$6,824.95

Base pay shown for 6 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 Boulder

• E-3 — $2,565/mo
• E-4 — $2,565/mo
• E-6 — $3,342/mo
• E-7 — $3,477/mo
• O-1 — $2,829/mo
• O-2 — $3,336/mo
• O-3 — $3,711/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Boulder?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Boulder is $2,754/mo with dependents and $2,238/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Boulder?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Boulder earns approximately $7,340.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,754 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,824.95/mo.

Is Boulder BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Boulder is $465 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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