E-5 BAH Rates in Dover AFB/Rehoboth, DE (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Dover AFB/Rehoboth, DE is $2,277 per month with dependents and $1,947 per month without dependents. This rate is $12 below 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 Dover AFB/Rehoboth is approximately $6,863.95 with dependents or $6,533.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Dover AFB/Rehoboth vs National Average

	Dover AFB/Rehoboth	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,277	$2,289	−$12
Without Dependents	$1,947	$1,871	+$76

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Dover AFB/Rehoboth

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,277	$1,947
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,863.95	$6,533.95

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 Dover AFB/Rehoboth

• E-3 — $2,160/mo
• E-4 — $2,160/mo
• E-6 — $2,493/mo
• E-7 — $2,694/mo
• O-1 — $2,310/mo
• O-2 — $2,490/mo
• O-3 — $3,051/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Dover AFB/Rehoboth?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Dover AFB/Rehoboth is $2,277/mo with dependents and $1,947/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-5 in Dover AFB/Rehoboth?

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Dover AFB/Rehoboth earns approximately $6,863.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,277 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,533.95/mo.

Is Dover AFB/Rehoboth BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Dover AFB/Rehoboth is $12 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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