E-5 BAH Rates in Washington, DC (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Washington, DC is $3,132 per month with dependents and $2,832 per month without dependents. This rate is $843 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 Washington is approximately $7,718.95 with dependents or $7,418.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Washington vs National Average

	Washington	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$3,132	$2,289	+$843
Without Dependents	$2,832	$1,871	+$961

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Washington

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$3,132	$2,832
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,718.95	$7,418.95

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 Washington

• E-3 — $3,096/mo
• E-4 — $3,096/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-5 in Washington?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Washington is $3,132/mo with dependents and $2,832/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Washington earns approximately $7,718.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $3,132 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,418.95/mo.

Is Washington BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Washington is $843 above the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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