E-4 BAH Rates in Washington, DC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-4 (Specialist/Corporal) stationed in Washington, DC is $3,096 per month with dependents and $2,409 per month without dependents. This rate is $967 above the national average for E-4.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-4 base pay of $3,658.5/mo (at 4 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Washington is approximately $7,231.45 with dependents or $6,544.45 without.

E-4 BAH: Washington vs National Average

	Washington	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,096	$2,129	+$967
Without Dependents	$2,409	$1,683	+$726

E-4 Total Monthly Compensation in Washington

Here is how E-4 pay breaks down for a service member with 4 years of service stationed in Washington:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$3,658.5	$3,658.5
BAH	$3,096	$2,409
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,231.45	$6,544.45

Base pay shown for 4 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 Washington

• E-3 — $3,096/mo
• E-5 — $3,132/mo
• E-6 — $3,759/mo
• E-7 — $3,855/mo
• O-1 — $3,213/mo
• O-2 — $3,753/mo
• O-3 — $4,020/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-4 in Washington?

The 2026 E-4 BAH rate in Washington is $3,096/mo with dependents and $2,409/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-4 in Washington?

An E-4 with 4 years of service in Washington earns approximately $7,231.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $3,658.5 + BAH $3,096 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,544.45/mo.

Is Washington BAH above or below average?

E-4 BAH in Washington is $967 above the national average of $2,129/mo with dependents.

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