E-6 BAH Rates in Gainesville, FL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Gainesville, FL is $2,355 per month with dependents and $1,932 per month without dependents. This rate is $256 below the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Gainesville is approximately $7,591.45 with dependents or $7,168.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Gainesville vs National Average

	Gainesville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,355	$2,611	−$256
Without Dependents	$1,932	$2,037	−$105

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Gainesville

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Gainesville:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$2,355	$1,932
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,591.45	$7,168.45

Base pay shown for 10 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 Gainesville

• E-3 — $1,986/mo
• E-4 — $1,986/mo
• E-5 — $2,040/mo
• E-7 — $2,478/mo
• O-1 — $2,085/mo
• O-2 — $2,352/mo
• O-3 — $2,697/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Gainesville?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Gainesville is $2,355/mo with dependents and $1,932/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Gainesville?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Gainesville earns approximately $7,591.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $2,355 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $7,168.45/mo.

Is Gainesville BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Gainesville is $256 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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