E-5 BAH Rates in Jacksonville, FL (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-5 (Sergeant (SGT)) stationed in Jacksonville, FL is $2,181 per month with dependents and $1,803 per month without dependents. This rate is $108 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 Jacksonville is approximately $6,767.95 with dependents or $6,389.95 without.

E-5 BAH: Jacksonville vs National Average

	Jacksonville	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$2,181	$2,289	−$108
Without Dependents	$1,803	$1,871	−$68

E-5 Total Monthly Compensation in Jacksonville

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

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,110	$4,110
BAH	$2,181	$1,803
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$6,767.95	$6,389.95

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 Jacksonville

• E-3 — $2,046/mo
• E-4 — $2,046/mo
• E-6 — $2,241/mo
• E-7 — $2,283/mo
• O-1 — $2,196/mo
• O-2 — $2,238/mo
• O-3 — $2,364/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-5 in Jacksonville?

The 2026 E-5 BAH rate in Jacksonville is $2,181/mo with dependents and $1,803/mo without dependents.

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

An E-5 with 6 years of service in Jacksonville earns approximately $6,767.95/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,110 + BAH $2,181 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,389.95/mo.

Is Jacksonville BAH above or below average?

E-5 BAH in Jacksonville is $108 below the national average of $2,289/mo with dependents.

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