E-7 BAH Rates in Boulder, CO (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-7 (Sergeant First Class (SFC)) stationed in Boulder, CO is $3,477 per month with dependents and $2,607 per month without dependents. This rate is $775 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 Boulder is approximately $9,954.85 with dependents or $9,084.85 without.

E-7 BAH: Boulder vs National Average

	Boulder	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,477	$2,702	+$775
Without Dependents	$2,607	$2,158	+$449

E-7 Total Monthly Compensation in Boulder

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$6,000.9	$6,000.9
BAH	$3,477	$2,607
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$9,954.85	$9,084.85

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 Boulder

• E-3 — $2,565/mo
• E-4 — $2,565/mo
• E-5 — $2,754/mo
• E-6 — $3,342/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-7 in Boulder?

The 2026 E-7 BAH rate in Boulder is $3,477/mo with dependents and $2,607/mo without dependents.

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

An E-7 with 16 years of service in Boulder earns approximately $9,954.85/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $6,000.9 + BAH $3,477 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $9,084.85/mo.

Is Boulder BAH above or below average?

E-7 BAH in Boulder is $775 above the national average of $2,702/mo with dependents.

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